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Helicobacter pylori Infection Mass Screening for Children and Adolescents: a Systematic Review of Observational Studies.

Hiroaki SaitoYoshitaka NishikawaYuko MasuzawaMasaharu TsubokuraYasuhiro Mizuno
Published in: Journal of gastrointestinal cancer (2021)
Screening for H. pylori in young people was reviewed based on reports from several countries, and findings suggest that local authorities considering screening for H. pylori in young people need to scrutinize the age and potential methods. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of mid- to long-term H. pylori screening for young people.
Keyphrases
  • helicobacter pylori infection
  • randomized controlled trial
  • emergency department
  • risk assessment