Background: It is not yet known which types of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are most effective in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) recognition. It is also not known which gastric zones have the most prominent roles in TLR-mediated bacterial recognition. The aim of this work was to analyze the expression of TLR2 and TLR4 in biopsy specimens from H. pylori-infected patients. Methods: Thirty-eight...

h. pylori infection is usually acquired in early childhood. its role in gastrointestinal and extra intestinal complaints and serious consequences in adulthood make it as challenging issues. despite different clinical presentations, in most children, the presence of h. pylori infection does not lead to clinically apparent disease, even when it causes chronic active gastritis. some of most import...

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is the most prevalent human infection in half of the world population. Few studies investigated the reasons of infection to H pylori in societies. The current study was designed i to examine the relationship of food insecurity and quality of life with H pylori infection. Methods: In this case- control study, 200 candidates were selected among the peopl...

Background: A decreased rate of successful helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection treatment has revealed serious demand for more effective regimens to eradicate infection. Therefore, probiotics have recently been considered to increase the rate of antibiotic regimens efficacy in H. pylori infections. In current randomized controlled trial, we evaluated the effect of double strain probiotic co...

  Background and Objectives:  Helicobacter pylori cause a chronic gastric infection, and may cause extra gastrointestinal disease. The association between H. pylori infection and serum lipid profiles is still controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate any possible relationship between H. pylori infection and lipid levels. Materials and Methods: The subj...

Background and objective: Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections in the world, especially in the developing countries. This bacterium is the cause of many diseases such as lymphoma, gastritis, peptic ulcers, and stomach cancer. According to recent reports, H. pylori infection can potentially increase the risk of colon cancer. The cu...

changes (BMD) and osteoporosis .Helico bacter pylori which is a known cause of gastritis and peptic ulcer Osteopprosis is one major cause of bone fracture and subsequent morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. Several clinical and demographic parameters including aging, menopause, parity , inflammatory disease, hormonal, gastrointestinal, renal and metabolic disorders like vitamin D ...