Abstract

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of H. pylori in spicy food consuming individuals of district Khairpur, Pakistan.
Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, total of 238 patients were included and samples of the blood were taken. The people were interrogated by utilizing the planned pre-tested questionnaire. Immunochromatographic technique (ICT) kit method was used for serum antibodies. Immunoglobin acute & chronic (IgM/IgG) test was used for antibodies in samples. Data were analyzed on SPSS version 17.
Results: The rate was allied with sort of consuming spicy food in adult with p=0.00001. H. pylori infection exhibited substantial association with spicy food intake. In 238 individuals consuming spicy food, 158 were positive for H. pylori IgM/IgG antibodies. Overall, H. pylori was seen in 66.38% cases.
Conclusion: The incidence of H. pylori is considerably high in individuals with intake of spicy foods (p

Key words: Helicobacter pylori, immunochromatography technique, gastritis.