Association of helicobacter Pylori Infection and Vitamin B12 Level among Sudanese Patients
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Background:Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) infection is a major gastric infection worldwide and has been associated with many hematologic disorders. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the association between H.Pylori infection and vitamin B12 levels among Sudanese population. Materials and Methods: 120 samples were collected for this study (60 samples fromH.Pylori positive patients and 60 samples from apparently healthy individuals as controls).All samples were assessed for hematological parameters and vitamin B12 using Electrochemiluminescence immune assay . Results:Vitamin B12 levels mean was significantly lower among H. Pylori patients (207.56±184.51) than controlgroup (494.45±181.47)(P-value0.000),lymphocyte count mean in H.Pylori positivepatients(37.33±9.53)was significantly higher than the controls (32.28±8.72)( P-value 0.003), Granulocyte count meanwas lower among H.Pylori positive Subjects(51.53±9.91) than control subjects(57.10±8.43) (P-value 0.001).Other hematological parameters showed no significant difference between H.Pylori positive patients and control subjects. Conclusion: This study has concluded that vitamin B12level is lower in H.Pylori infectedSudanese individuals.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmed T. Humeida, Mahdi H. A. Abdalla
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP591259
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1603011214
- Views 78
- Downloads 0
Temporary Anchorage Devices- An Update
.
Appraisal of Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Management of Distal Tibia Fractures With Distal Tibia Locking Plate (DTLP)
Distal tibial fracture is one of the commonest fracture following accidents in over 15% of total fracture cases.The triumph key in managing these niggling fractures is to proficiently preserve, reconstruct the soft tissu...
Co-Relation of 24 Hours Proteinuria And Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients.
Introduction: Hypertension is common disorder and leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Proteinuria has recently been identified as a cardiovascular risk marker in hypertensive patients. In this view left v...
Rapid Maxillary Expansion- A Narrative Review
Maxillary expansion is an area where extensive researches have been performed because of its wide range of application.Many designs and modifications have been suggested by various authors since its introduction.The over...
Breast conservative surgery in breast cancer patients –6-years experience
Introduction. Twenty years ago prospective randomised controlled trials were initiated to compare conservative breast surgery plus radiation with radical mastectomy in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer. The resu...