Evaluation of a Commercial Immunoblot, Helicoblot 2.1, for Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection

Evaluation of a commercial immunoblot, Helicoblot 2.1, for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection.

The best method to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection in different clinical situations is controversial. The aim of the study was to assess the performance of a commercial immunoblot, Helicoblot 2.1. The study comprised 215 patients, who were grouped according to the presence of H. pylori infection (assessed by two gastroscopies including histology with a median interval of 7.1 years, enzym...

Immunoblot Assay in Determination of Serum Antibody Profile of Helicobacter Pylori Infection

A high prevalence of antibody to cag A has been observed in H. pylori seropositive patients (HP+) living in developed countries. This is felt to be correlated with the development of serious sequelae of this infection.  We examined the sero-prevalence of antibody to cag A and other specific H. pylori antigens in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals living in Kashan.Sera from 37 patients who...

Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection.

Helicobacter pylori infection plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric malignancy. A diagnosis of infection is thus an important part of a treatment strategy of many gastrointestinal tract diseases. Many diagnostic tests are available but all have some limitations in different clinical situations and laboratory settings. A single gold st...

Hematologic disorder: A manifestation of helicobacter pylori infection

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Molecular diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori in semen of infertile men