Association Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Anemia Among Adult Dyspeptic Patients Attending Kiryandongo General Hospital, Uganda

Abstract

This study has shown that the prevalence of <i>H. pylori</i> infection and anemia is high among dyspeptic patients at Kiryandongo General Hospital. <i>H. pylori</i> infection was found associated with anemia, age, water sources, and intestinal parasitic infestation. Routine screening of anemia in <i>H. pylori</i>-infected individuals and further studies to explore the relationship between anemia and <i>H. pylori</i> disease is highly recommended.