Seroepidemiology of Helicobacter pylori in Students of Golestan Universityof Medical Sciences, 2012

Abstract Background and Objective: Helicobacterpylori(HP) is the most common bacterial infection in the world and it may be associated with chronic gastritis, pepticulcer disease, and gastricadenocarcinoma. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HP in student of Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GOUMS). Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on students ofGOUMS in 2012. Anti-HP IaG and IgA were assessed byELISA method. Results: The participants recruited  were 287 in that 101 (35.2%) were male and the rest female. Of 287 , 239 (83.3%) were positive for HP. The proportion of  men was 91.1% and women 79% (P =0.03). There was no significant relationship between HP infection and variables such as  age, blood group , place of residence, nativity, and level of education. Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori infection in the students of  Golestan University of Medical Sciences is high. Keywords: Helicobacter Pylori, Antibodies, Students, Golestan