Table 2.
Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with dementia and control patients
| Dementia | Percentage in % | Control group | Percentage in % | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41/60 | 68.33 | 14/31 | 45.16 | p < 0.05 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 69.44 | 14/31 | 45.16 | p < 0.05 |
| 25/36 | ||||
| Parkinson’s dementia | 66.67 | 14/31 | 45.16 | p < 0.05 |
| 6/9 | ||||
| Frontotemporal dementia | 66.67 | 15/31 | 45.16 | p < 0.05 |
| 4/6 | ||||
| Lewy body dementia | 66.67 | 15/31 | 45.16 | p < 0.05 |
| 6/9 |
The table depicts comparative data between patients with dementia in total and per diagnosis and members of the control group in regard to Hp infection. For the statistical analysis the x2 criterion was applied. The level of statistical significance was set at a threshold for p < 0.05.