Journal of Associated Medical Sciences (Jan 2011)

Prevalence study of Helicobacter pylori infection from normal persons in Thailand

  • Piyada Wangroongsarb,
  • Karun Suthivarakom,
  • Chutima jitaprasartsin,
  • Varocha Mahachai,
  • Piyathida Hansomboon,
  • Padet Noophan,
  • Rattigorn Chanatrirattanaphan,
  • Theeranant Sappajit,
  • Comsan Lertkupinij,
  • Thanitchai Khamthalang,
  • Wattanapong woota,
  • Somchai Iuengjaru,
  • Pathom Wawanpanyalert

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 44, no. 1
pp. 38 – 38

Abstract

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Helicobacter pylori is the most prevalent pathogenic infectious disease found in gastric disorder patients. The new methods to identify H. pylori infection based on molecular technique and immunoassay are beneficial for diagnosis, prognosis and control of cancer incidence in infected patients. Three hundred and fifty specimens from 7 hospitals in different areas of Thailand were studied Specimens were detected for H.pylori by realtime PCR and Catalase antigen test. The results showed that H. pylori was demonstrated in 142 specimens (40.57%) by realtime PCR and 147 specimens (42.00%) by and Catalase antigen test, respectively. It would be concluded that even the normal persons should be monitored for the Helicobacter pylori infection because of its potential risk in gastric cancer.

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