<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection in children

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori infection is a common problem in pediatric practice, and its acquisition is related with poor socioeconomic conditions. Although the organism is thought to be responsible for many diseases, only a handful of them have a direct causal relationship. At present, only a small number of children with well-defined clinical syndromes are benefited from testing and treatment. The treatment should include at least two antibiotics with a proton pump inhibitor.

Keywords

• Abdominal pain
• children
• <i> Helicobacter pylori</i>
• stool antigen test
• triple therapy