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The Distribution Of Telomerase Activity In Patients With Helicobacter Pylori Positive Gastritis, Nai̇me Canoruç, Ebru Kale, Şeri̇f Yilmaz, Kadi̇m Bayan, Mehmet Dursun, Sabri̇ Batun, Abdurrahman Kaplan
The Distribution Of Telomerase Activity In Patients With Helicobacter Pylori Positive Gastritis, Nai̇me Canoruç, Ebru Kale, Şeri̇f Yilmaz, Kadi̇m Bayan, Mehmet Dursun, Sabri̇ Batun, Abdurrahman Kaplan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Helicobacter pylori is considered a class I carcinogen by the World Health Organization. We aimed to determine whether H. pylori has an effect on telomerase activity in patients with H. pylori related non-specific gastritis, atrophy, and intestinal metaplasia. Materials and methods: One hundred and seventy-two adult patients who underwent upper gastroduodenoscopy were enrolled in the study. Three biopsy specimens were taken from the antrum: 1 from the incisura angularis and 2 from the mid-antrum. Biopsy specimens taken from the incisura angularis were evaluated using the urease test for detection of H. pylori. The mid-antrum specimens were sent for histopathology and …
Prevalence Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Healthcare Workers, Maliheh Metanat, Batool Sharifi-Mood, Shahrokh Izadi
Prevalence Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Healthcare Workers, Maliheh Metanat, Batool Sharifi-Mood, Shahrokh Izadi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a major factor in inflammatory and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The epidemiologic pattern of this infection varies among developed and developing countries, and is related to the general standards of living in each region. In view of the importance of this infection and its different prevalence in different regions of Iran, as well as its long-term complications, this study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori infection and its contributing factors in Zahedan. Materials and methods: Ninety-seven healthcare workers without digestive symptoms or a history of H. pylori eradication were randomly …