Gastroduodenal endoscopic findings and Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori among suspected individuals

The peptic ulcer was developed at appeared recently as a contagious disease, distributed all over the world and most common cause of this disease is H.pylori. Laboratory diagnosis used to detect bacterium by several methods which include invasive non-invasive methods. . ELISA technique identify IgG, IgM, IgA antibodies against H. Pylori. All participants underwent endoscopic procedures Duhok City/Azadi Hospital/Endoscopy Center, highly skilled endoscopist carried out procedures, As well questionnaire form has been filled through interview with enroll socio-demographic factors occupation, history treatment, findings. Among 90 participants, serological prevalence 72%, 7%, 30% positive respectively. housewife group recorded high percentage IgG whereas low percentages were for military group. A significant immune reaction in student noted. In addition IgM. effect those who had treatment previously revealed IgG. Moreover, antral gastritis relationship using ELISA. conclusion, Housewives more infected bacterium, association found between seropositive