الكشف عن بكتيريا Helicobacter pylori المسببة لتقرحات القناة الهضمية بمدينة ترهونة لسنة 2023 م

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection as a causative agent of gastrointestinal ulcers. A total of 815 cases were collected from clinics and laboratories in the city of Tarhuna over three consecutive years: 2017, 2018, and 2019. The findings revealed that the overall infection rate with Helicobacter pylori was 34.3%, with females showing the highest infection rate at 38.1% of the total cases. Furthermore, the highest infection rates were observed in the age group of over 45 years, encompassing both genders. The year 2019 exhibited the highest prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Poor living conditions, inadequate healthcare services, and lack of awareness were identified as significant contributing factors to the spread of this bacterium. These study results align with the majority of previous research findings on this subject