Table 3.
Comparison of H. pylori tests in the gastric mucosa and saliva
| Gastric Mucosal | H. Pylori | |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | |
| No. | 25 | 15 |
| Saliva CLO test positive | 21(84.0%) | 11(73.3%) |
| Saliva PCR positive | 4/14(28.6%) | 0/6(0%) |
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