Decreased Prevalence of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Abstract

Our study demonstrates that H. pylori infection is significantly less prevalent in patients with reflux esophagitis and may protect against its development. In duodenal ulcer patients, this effect was more dramatic. Further study is required to confirm these findings and elucidate mechanisms underlying possible beneficial effects of H. pylori.