Evaluation of a Western blot technique (Helicoblot 2.1) for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in children

OGUNC D., ARTAN R., ONGUT G., GELEN T., COLAK D., DONMEZ L., ...More

PATHOLOGY, vol.35, no.2, pp.157-160, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/0031302031000082269
  • Journal Name: PATHOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.157-160
  • Keywords: Helicoblot 2.1, H. pylori in children, cagA antibody, PEPTIC-ULCER, CAGA, ANTIBODY, VACA, SEROPREVALENCE, GASTRITIS, RESPONSES, ANTIGENS, DISEASE, RISK
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: We evaluated the performance of Helicoblot 2.1 which differentiates the reactivity to each of the various Helicobacter pylori antigens, and compared the results with those obtained by standard techniques (rapid urease test and histological examination of gastric biopsy) in symptomatic children of different ages living in Antalya, Turkey.