A meta-analysis of the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and hyperemesis gravidarum.
Qin Xiang NgNandini VenkatanarayananMichelle Lee Zhi Qing De DeynCollin Yih Xian HoYin MoWee-Song YeoPublished in: Helicobacter (2017)
H. pylori infection was associated with an increased likelihood of hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy. Given the high prevalence of H. pylori infections worldwide, detecting H. pylori infection and the eradication of maternal H. pylori infection could be part of maternal hyperemesis gravidarum management. Further confirmation with robust longitudinal studies and mechanistic investigations are needed.