The study on serological epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection in medical staffs
Zhou, P.; Fan, X.G.; Deng, S.L.
Hunan Yi Ke da Xue Xue Bao 25(4): 341-342
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 1000-5625 PMID: 12205995 Document Number: 513929
Serum anti- Helicobacter pylori (Hp) IgG was determined using ELISA in 633 medical staffs and 85 non-medical staffs(as controls) in order to know the prevalence of Hp infection. The results showed that Hp infection rate in medical staffs was significantly higher than that in non-medical staffs(P < 0.05). Among the medical staffs, the highest prevalence of Hp infection was found in gastroenterologists and dental doctors(P < 0.05). Also, Hp infection was significantly higher in subjects with dyspeptic symptoms than those without(P < 0.01). It is concluded that medical staffs, especially gastroenterologists and dental doctors, have occupational risk for Hp infection.