Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of helicobacter pylori in children in a known population.Material and methods: A total of one hundred children were checked for gastrointestinal problems. Individuals under the age of one year, those above the age of fifteen, those with chronic illnesses of any kind, and those taking gastrointestinal-related medications were not included in the study. Questions concerning gastrointestinal symptoms and complaints, such as persistent stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, and dyspeptic complaints, were asked of all the children. Patients were considered to be positive for H. pylori infection if they had both positive serology results and positive stool antigen test results.Results: This study comprised of 50 male subjects as well as 50 female subjects. H. pylori infection was present in 9 subjects out of 100 subjects. It was observed that out of 9 subjects having H. pylori infection, 6 subjects reported with recurrent abdominal pain, 2 subjects presented with nausea and vomiting and 1 subject presented with haematemesis.Conclusion: 9 out of 100 subjects had H. pylori infection. The most common clinical feature was recurrent abdominal pain.