Idalmis Aguilera-Matos, Enrique Galbán-García, Daime Guilarte-Falcon, Elsa F García-Bacallao, Isabel Pérez-Rodríguez, Angel A Escobedo
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Abstract
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is more prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. This research aimed to identify the main risk factors and the role of the family in its transmission. A cross-sectional institutional study was conducted in 165 children under 19 years of age and 502 cohabitants, who were tested for H. pylori. All candidate variables were entered into a multivariate logistic regression. 43.6% of children under 19 years of age and 27.4% of cohabitants were infected. The main risk factors identified were living in a rural area and having an infected cohabitant; among these, infected siblings and grandparents were the most frequent. In this selected group of patients, the family environment and living in a rural area seem to be the main risk factors for transmission.
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The only journal written by and for health workers in low and middle-income countries, Tropical Doctor provides medical expertise and practical advice on how to apply current medical knowledge to the special circumstances of LMIC countries. This journal provides an ideal forum for sharing experiences and establishing best practice, aiding communication between medical professionals in different environments.
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