New recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in children

Abstract

Background: Helicobacter pylori is one of the most prevalent bacteria in the world. In the pediatric population, the prevalence varies from 10 to 80 %. In recent years, the effectiveness of treatment schemes has been compromised and a complex scenario has been drawn up for the implementation of eradication treatments. Objective: to deepen and update the most important aspects of helicobacter pylori infection in children. Methods: the search for the information was made over a period of four months (November 2018 to March 2019) and the words: Helicobacter pylori in children, diagnostic methods, current treatments, coccoides were used. Of 138 articles in the PubMed, Hinari, SciELO and LILACS databases through the EndNote search manager and reference manager, 53 citations were used to perform the review, of which 40 were from the last five years, four meta-analysis studies and four multicenter studies. Results: epidemiological and clinical characteristics, the advantages and disadvantages of the different diagnostic methods and based on the revision of this topic are proposed, modifications are proposed in the treatment schemes taking into account variables dependent on the bacteria and the individual. Conclusions: this review provides an update of the infection in children, as well as updated treatment schedules. DeCS: HELICOBACTER INFECTIONS/diagnosis; HELICOBACTER INFECTIONS/therapy; HELICOBACTER INFECTIONS/epidemiology; DRUG ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE; CHILD.