In:
Clinical Pediatrics, SAGE Publications, Vol. 34, No. 9 ( 1995-09), p. 458-462
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of serologic tests and to verify whether specific IgG antibody can be used in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in children without endoscopy. Serologic and endoscopic examinations were performed in 310 children (1 month-15 years) with gastrointestinal symptoms. Serologic outcomes were compared with the results of rapid urease test, histologic examination, and culture. The prevalence of H. pylori infection was 21.0% and the seropositivity of H. pylori was 24.2% in these symptomatic children. Serologic examination for diagnosis of H. pylori showed a sensitivity of 94.9% and a specificity of 92.4%, diagnostic reliability equal to the rapid urease test and histologic examination in children. The serum IgG test is a useful tool for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection, especially in children.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-9228
,
1938-2707
DOI:
10.1177/000992289503400901
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1995
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2066146-0
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