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Diagnostic investigation for Helicobacter pylori (n = 114)
| Hp diagnostic test | n (%) |
| UBT with standard test meal | |
| Positive | 63 (55.3) |
| Negative | 51 (44.7) |
| Upper endoscopy | |
| Yes | 110 (96.5) |
| No | 4 (3.5) |
| Culture | |
| Positive | 60 (54.5) |
| Negative | 36 (32.7) |
| Not evaluated | 14 (12.7) |
| Histology | |
| Positive | 53 (48.2) |
| Negative | 47 (42.7) |
| Not evaluated | 10 (9.1) |
| Rapid urease test | |
| Positive | 63 (57.3) |
| Negative | 47 (42.7) |
Hp: Helicobacter pylori.
