Analysis of H. pylori prevalence in groups of dyspeptic patients

Introduction Aim of this study was to determine the practice of primary care physicians using rapid serological test and analyse data in two age groups of patients based on symptoms, anamnestic data and family history of GI malignancies. Patients And Methods: Based on the own practice of primary care physicians during the diagnostical procedure of 1275 patients (women: 818, men: 457, age between 18–80 year) with recurrent dyspeptic symptoms rapid serological test (Signify H. pylori Whole Blood Test- Biotech Inc.) was used and questionnaires were filled in. Results: During 1275 examinations H. pylori positivity r…