Nationwide survey of Helicobacter pylori seropositivity and gastric atrophy in Zambia.

Violet KayambaHusna MunshiMutinta Nyama HankolweCiluvya Kaluba KavimbaGershom ChongweViktoria KnazeJin Young ParkPaul Kelly

Published in: Helicobacter (2024)

We have confirmed a high prevalence of H. pylori seropositivity in Zambia, predominantly in urban settings. The prevalence of gastric atrophy is broadly consistent with other populations around the globe, but our sample did not include adults over 60 years.

Keyphrases

helicobacter pylori
helicobacter pylori infection
risk factors
african american