Diagnosis, Treatment Patterns and Eradication Success for <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infections in China: A Retrospective Observational Real-World Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

In Mainland China, Helicobacter pylori infection is prevalent in about 50% of adults. However, there is limited real-world evidence on its diagnosis and treatment patterns. This study investigated diagnosis, treatment patterns, and effectiveness of eradication treatment in patients with Helicobacter pylori infections in China.

Methods and results

This retrospective, observational, real-world study used data from electronic medical records databases from three hospitals in Shanghai City, Shandong Province, and Zhejiang Province. Patients (≥ 18 years) with an H. pylori infection diagnosis between January 01, 2019, and December 31, 2021, were included. Of the 22 971 included patients (mean [standard deviation] age: 44.2 [14.2] years; fema

SUBMITTER: Xu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514013 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature