The Prevalence of Family-unit Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Jiangsu

The Prevalence of Family-unit Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Jiangsu Based on Non-invasive PCR in Stool

To assess Family-unit Helicobacter Pylori Infection rates and antimicrobial resistance rates in Jiangsu,China

The study is a sample survey of the community population in cities of Jiangsu where the centers are located.The Helicobacter pylori infection and drug-resistant gene mutations are detected by real-time PCR performed on the stools of subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. community population
2. Fecal samples can be obtained, and the sample volume meets the requirements of the collection tube instructions
3. Only one person per family can be selected
4. Voluntarily participated in this study and signed an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The collector does not cooperate or has poor compliance;
2. Adequate and qualified fecal samples could not be obtained;
3. Stool samples were collected during diarrhea or constipation;
4. Antibiotics, bismuth preparations, proton pump inhibitors and other Hp sensitive drugs have been used within one month.