Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine probable Helicobacter Pylori infection in recurrent apthous stomatitis samples by Rapid Urease Test (RUT). Materials and Methods: This in vivo cross-sectional study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre according to the ethical standards. A total of 30 patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis and 20 healthy control groups were included in the study. Results: Out of 30 patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, including 14 male and 16 female patients, with mean age of 47 and 38 years respectively, 19 patients (68%) were RUT (positive). Out of 20 healthy control groups, 10 males and 10 females, 3(11%) were RUT (positive) [Table 1]. Conclusion: HP may play a role in the etiology of RAS; it is likely that RUT may be rapid and reliable for investigation of HP in RAS lesions. Conclusion: compared to healthy individual there was higher prevalence of H.pylori found in patient with recurrent Apthous stomatitis