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Prevalence and pre-disposing factors of helicobacter pylori among patients with gastro-intestinal symptoms attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

2026-02-24 gastroenterology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundComprehensive data on the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and its associated risk factors among patients with gastrointestinal symptoms remain limited. Generating this evidence would help inform clinical management and improve antibiotic stewardship. H. pylori infection affects a substantial proportion of the global population, with prevalence varying widely across regions. In Uganda, previous studies have documented the presence of H. pylori infection. However, data specif...

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