The Relationship Between Helicobacter pylori Infection And Celiac Disease In Children

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Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
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The Relationship Between Helicobacter pylori Infection And Celiac Disease In Children

The Relationship Between Helicobacter pylori Infection And Celiac Disease In Children

Authors : Abdülkerim Elmas, Mustafa Akçam

Pages : 446-454

Doi:10.22312/sdusbed.1693780

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Publication Date : 2025-12-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background/Aims Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder with an increasing prevalence. Helicobacter pylori is an infection that causes inflammation in the stomach and duodenum, and its prevalence has been gradually declining in developing countries. Most studies examining the role of Helicobacter pylori in the increasing prevalence of celiac disease have focused on adult populations. In this study, we aimed to contribute to the literature by examining this relationship in children. Materials and Methods The study was designed as a single-center, retrospective study. Patients aged 1 to 18 years who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy for various indications between January 2010 and December 2024 were evaluated. Cases were analyzed by categorizing them based on age groups and study years. Results During the study period, a total of 2,659 diagnostic endoscopies were performed. A total of 1,910 pediatric patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study (mean age: 11.99 ± 4.62 years, 62.3% female). Based on final diagnoses, 151 patients (7.9%) were classified in the celiac disease group, while 1,759 patients (92.1%) comprised the control group. The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori was lower in the celiac group; however, this difference was not statistically significant. Among celiac patients, Helicobacter pylori infection rates showed a slight increase with higher Marsh stages, but this finding was not statistically significant (p>.05). Conclusion Our study demonstrated that Helicobacter pylori infection was less frequent in children with celiac disease; however, the difference was not statistically significant.
Keywords : Çölyak hastalığı, Çocuklar, Helicobakter pylori, Endoskopi, Marsh sınıflaması

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