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. 1994 Feb;32(2):461–463. doi: 10.1128/jcm.32.2.461-463.1994

A 2-year study of Helicobacter pylori in children.

J Raymond 1, M Bergeret 1, P H Benhamou 1, K Mensah 1, C Dupont 1
PMCID: PMC263054  PMID: 8150958

Abstract

From September 1990 to October 1992, Helicobacter pylori was searched for in 426 children, 2 days to 16 years old, requiring upper fibroscopy for various symptoms. H. pylori was detected in 77 children (18.1%). Recurrent abdominal pain was present in 63.3% of the patients with H. pylori versus 48.6% of a control group of 74 age-matched children negative for H. pylori, weight loss was present in 6.5% of the patients versus 0% of the control subjects, and a family history of peptic ulcer was present in 14.2% of the patients versus 5.4% of the controls. Micronodular gastritis was observed in 31 children with H. pylori infection (40.2%). Among the 24 children (31.1%) with H. pylori infection and a normal mucosa at endoscopy, 18 (75%) complained of recurrent abdominal pain. H. pylori was also found in 21 of 38 children (55.2%) being examined because of short stature. These findings indicate that H. pylori should be looked for in children with recurrent abdominal pain with or without weight loss or a family history of peptic ulcer. Its relevance in short-stature syndrome requires further clarification.

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