1. Dietary and socio-economic factors in relation to Helicobacter pylori re-infection.
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Jarosz M, Rychlik E, Siuba M, Respondek W, Ryzko-Skiba M, Sajór I, Gugała S, Błazejczyk T, and Ciok J
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Helicobacter Infections physiopathology, Helicobacter Infections prevention & control, Helicobacter pylori, Humans, Middle Aged, Poland, Probiotics therapeutic use, Recurrence, Risk Factors, Young Adult, Dairy Products, Diet, Fruit, Helicobacter Infections epidemiology, Socioeconomic Factors, Vegetables
- Abstract
Aim: To examine if dietary and socio-economic factors contribute to Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) re-infection., Methods: The population of patients consisted of subjects in whom H pylori infection had been successfully treated in the past. Patients were divided into two groups: I-examined group (111 persons with H pylori re-infection) and II-control group (175 persons who had not been re-infected). The respondents were interviewed retrospectively on their dietary habits and socio-economic factors., Results: A statistically significant lower frequency of fermented dairy products (P < 0.0001), vegetables (P = 0.02), and fruit (P = 0.008) consumption was noted among patients with H pylori re-infection as compared to those who had not been re-infected., Conclusion: High dietary intake of probiotic bacteria, mainly Lactobacillus, and antioxidants, mainly vitamin C (contained in fruit and vegetables), might decrease the risk of H pylori re-infection.
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- 2009
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