Effect of sequential versus standard Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy on the associated iron deficiency anemia in children

What is it about?

Helicobacter pylori infection may be associated with iron deficiency anemia. In some previous studies, eradication of infection was higher with the sequential therapy than the standard therapy. However, in this study it was found that no significant difference in H. pylori eradication rates between the sequential and standard therapies in children. Moreover, no significant relationship was found between eradication therapy and serum ferritin.

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