Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population.
| Variables | Total Enrolled Patients | Patients with Successful H. pylori Culture (n = 70) |
|---|---|---|
| (n = 174) | ||
| Number of patients | 174 (100%) | 70 (100%) |
| Mean age ± SD (years) | 60.5 ± 13.1 | 61.2 ± 9.2 |
| Sex (male/female) | 100/74 (57.5%/42.5%) | 44/36 (62.9%/37.1%) |
| Endoscopic diagnosis | ||
| Peptic ulcer disease | 34 (19.5%) | 20 (28.6%) |
| Gastric cancer | 34 (19.5%) | 13 (18.6%) |
| Gastric adenoma | 17 (9.8%) | 5 (7.1%) |
| MALT lymphoma | 1 (0.6%) | 1 (1.4%) |
| Gastritis | 88 (50.6%) | 31 (44.3%) |
Values are shown as number (%) or mean ± SD unless stated otherwise. SD, standard deviation; MALT, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.