Autoimmune atrophic gastritis: The role of Helicobacter pylori infection in children.
Arzu Meltem DemirBurcu Berberoğlu AteşGülin HızalAytaç YamanCeyda Tuna KırsaçlıoğluAyşe Selcen OğuzEsra KarakuşHüsniye Neşe YaralıNamık Yaşar ÖzbekPublished in: Helicobacter (2020)
Our results show that, in children, H pylori infection may not play a role in AIG. AIG could be associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency, and APCA positivity in children. APCA and gastrin levels should be investigated for the early diagnosis of AIG and intestinal metaplasia.