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Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists

Year 1997, Volume: 10 Issue: 1, 33 - 35, 01.01.1997

N. Tözün A. Durademir E. Avşar O. Özdoğan C. Kalaycı E. Tankurt N.B. Ulusoy N. Bekiroğlu

Abstract

Objective: Fecal-oral spread is the proposed route of transmission of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection in humans. Endoscopy staff are at higher risk of acquisition of H pylori infection by body exposure to secretions via contaminated endoscopes. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of H pylori seropositivity among the doctors, nurses and staff working in various endoscopy units in Istanbul.

Methods: Twenty-two endoscopists and nurses were entered into the study. Eighteen intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, 22 administrative personnel from the hospital and 22 healthy volunteers served as controls. IgG antibodies against H pylori were determined by ELISA.

Results: Nineteen of 22 (86.4%) endoscopists and nurses, 13 of 18 (72.2%) ICU nurses, 14 of 22 (63.7%) administrative staff, 14 of 22 (63.7%) healthy controls were seropositive for H pylori antibodies. There was no statistically significant difference between H pylori antibody prevalence in the four groups. Moreover, no correlation was noted between H pylori prevalence and the number of endoscopic procedures, the duration of exposure, peptic ulcer history or dyspeptic complaints.

Conclusion: In an area of high H pylori endemicity, where acquisition occurs at a relatively earlier age, neither endoscopy nor ICU care seem to increase the acquisition of H pylori by close contact with patients

Keywords

Helicobacter Pylori endoscopy H pylori antibodies

References

  • Tytgat GHJ, Lee A, Graham DY, Dixon ML, Rokkas T. The role of infectious agents in peptic ulcer disease. Gastroenterol Int 1993;6:76-89.

Year 1997, Volume: 10 Issue: 1, 33 - 35, 01.01.1997

N. Tözün A. Durademir E. Avşar O. Özdoğan C. Kalaycı E. Tankurt N.B. Ulusoy N. Bekiroğlu

Abstract

References

  • Tytgat GHJ, Lee A, Graham DY, Dixon ML, Rokkas T. The role of infectious agents in peptic ulcer disease. Gastroenterol Int 1993;6:76-89.
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Subjects Clinical Sciences
Journal Section Derleme
Authors

N. Tözün This is me

A. Durademir This is me

E. Avşar This is me

O. Özdoğan This is me

C. Kalaycı This is me

E. Tankurt This is me

N.B. Ulusoy This is me

N. Bekiroğlu This is me

Publication Date January 1, 1997
Published in Issue Year 1997 Volume: 10 Issue: 1

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APA Tözün, N., Durademir, A., Avşar, E., Özdoğan, O., et al. (1997). Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists. Marmara Medical Journal, 10(1), 33-35.
AMA Tözün N, Durademir A, Avşar E, Özdoğan O, Kalaycı C, Tankurt E, Ulusoy N, Bekiroğlu N. Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists. Marmara Med J. January 1997;10(1):33-35.
Chicago Tözün, N., A. Durademir, E. Avşar, O. Özdoğan, C. Kalaycı, E. Tankurt, N.B. Ulusoy, and N. Bekiroğlu. “Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Endoscopists”. Marmara Medical Journal 10, no. 1 (January 1997): 33-35.
EndNote Tözün N, Durademir A, Avşar E, Özdoğan O, Kalaycı C, Tankurt E, Ulusoy N, Bekiroğlu N (January 1, 1997) Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists. Marmara Medical Journal 10 1 33–35.
IEEE N. Tözün, “Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists”, Marmara Med J, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 33–35, 1997.
ISNAD Tözün, N. et al. “Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Endoscopists”. Marmara Medical Journal 10/1 (January 1997), 33-35.
JAMA Tözün N, Durademir A, Avşar E, Özdoğan O, Kalaycı C, Tankurt E, Ulusoy N, Bekiroğlu N. Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists. Marmara Med J. 1997;10:33–35.
MLA Tözün, N. et al. “Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Endoscopists”. Marmara Medical Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, 1997, pp. 33-35.
Vancouver Tözün N, Durademir A, Avşar E, Özdoğan O, Kalaycı C, Tankurt E, Ulusoy N, Bekiroğlu N. Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in endoscopists. Marmara Med J. 1997;10(1):33-5.