Table 4.
Association between serum H. pylori IgG and SAT tests with severity of gastrointestinal symptoms.
| Symptoms | SAT | P value | H. pylori IgG (mean ± SD) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive (108) No. (%) |
Negative (92) No. (%) |
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| Without symptoms | 0 | 19 (20.7) | < 0.001* | 14.97 ± 4.14 | < 0.001* |
| Mild symptoms (1 symptom) | 14 (13%) | 16 (17.4%) | 19.22 ± 6.37 | ||
| Moderate symptoms (2 symptoms) | 21 (19.4%) | 19 (20.7%) | 22.79 ± 7.83 | ||
| Severe symptoms (3 symptoms) | 37 (34.3%) | 22 (23.9%) | 25.73 ± 9.61 | ||
| Very Severe symptoms (4 symptoms) | 36 (33.3%) | 16 (17.4%) | 26.89 ± 10.92 | ||
The results represented by frequency and percent %, X2: Chi square test, Independent t test, *P ≤ 0.05 considered as significant.