缺铁性贫血患者抗幽门螺旋杆菌治疗的价值

目的：了解幽门螺旋杆菌（HP）感染对缺铁性贫血（IDA）发病的影响及抗HP治疗对改善贫血的价值。方法：对116例IDA患者补铁治疗并检测HP感染的情况。分组：A组为给予去除缺铁原因治疗和补铁治疗可以达到IDA痊愈者,B组为无明显缺铁原因但单纯补铁效果不好的IDA患者。对B组患者给予抗HP治疗,观察抗HP治疗前后患者Hb、平均红细胞体积（MCV）、平均红细胞血红蛋白含量（MCH）、血清铁蛋白（SF）的变化。结果：116例IDA患者中,A组74例给予去除缺铁原因治疗和（或）补铁治疗可以达到IDA痊愈,其中HP感染43例,感染率58.1%;B组42例无明显缺铁原因但是单纯补铁效果不好的IDA患者中HP感染者36例,感染率85.7%,2组间HP感染率的差异有统计学意义。对B组中HP阳性者给予抗HP治疗,抗HP治疗有效者Hb、MCV、MCH、SF较治疗前有明显提高。结论：HP感染可能与IDA的发生有关,清除HP的治疗可改善IDA的疗效。     

Reversal of iron deficiency anemia after Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with asymptomatic gastritis

BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia worldwide. Recent studies have suggested an association between Helicobacter pylori infection and iron deficiency. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of eradicating H. pylori with combination antibiotic therapy on iron deficiency anemia in patients with H. pylori-associated gastritis. DESIGN: Case series. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS: 30 patients with a long history of iron deficiency anemia in whom H. pylori-associated gastritis was the only pathologic gastrointestinal finding detected. INTERVENTION: Eradication therapy with two antibiotics and discontinuation of iron replacement therapy. MEASUREMENTS: Complete blood count, ferritin levels, and gastroscopy with biopsy to evaluate H. pylori status. RESULTS: At 6 months, 75% of patients had recovered from anemia (P<0.001), ferritin values increased from 5.7+/-0.7 microg/L to 24.5+/-5.2 microg/L (95% CI, 8.85 to 29.97). After 12 months, 91.7% of patients had recovered from anemia. CONCLUSIONS: Cure of H. pylori infection is associated with reversal of iron dependence and recovery from iron deficiency anemia.     

Improvement of complete blood count in patients with iron deficiency anemia and Helicobacter pylori infection after the eradication of Helicobacter pylori

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Recent reports support the possible association between Hp infection and iron deficiency anemia. In the present study, the effects of the eradication therapy on iron deficiency anemia were investigated. METHODOLOGY: Fourteen women with iron deficiency anemia were enrolled (mean age: 36.4 years; range: 20-52 years old). None of the patients received iron supplementation. Several examinations including upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy were performed to reveal any gastrointestinal bleeding sites in all patients. Gastric biopsies during endoscopy were taken from the subjects except one whose serum anti-Hp IgG was positive. After diagnosing the Hp infection by means of microbiology, histology and Gram stain, a combination therapy consisting of lansoprosol, clarithromycin and amoxicillin was administered to each patient. Hematologic examinations and the body iron status were evaluated periodically, following the eradication therapy. RESULTS: Endoscopic findings were as follows: Seven patients with antral gastritis, two patients with pangastritis, whereas five patients were found to be endoscopically normal. None of the subjects were found to have gastrointestinal bleeding of any type. Serum hemoglobin, iron and transferrin saturations of the patients were found to be increased at 20-24 weeks of follow-up after the eradication therapy. Serum ferritin levels were not found to be increased. CONCLUSIONS: Hp infection may be involved in cases of iron deficiency anemia of unknown origin, and the eradication of the infection may improve blood parameters other than serum ferritin levels.     

小儿缺铁性贫血与幽门螺杆菌感染相关性研究

目的探讨小儿缺铁性贫血（IDA）与幽门螺杆菌（Hp）感染的相关性。方法对85例幼儿园儿童进行全血血常规、血清铁、总铁结合力及Hp检测，并将其分为IDA组和非IDA对照组，对两组Hp感染情况进行统计分析。结果41例贫血儿童中有27例感染Hp（65-85％），44例正常儿童中有12例感染Hp（27．27％），两者比较有显著差异（χ^2=12．72，P〈0．001）。结论小儿IDA与Hp感染具有相关性。     

Helicobacter pylori eradication in West Asia:A review

The efficacy of first-and second-line Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)eradication regimens varies considerably in West Asian countries,mainly due to the variable prevalence of resistant organisms.However,no review article has yet evaluated and compared the efficacy of different regimens among different countries of this region.Therefore,we conducted a review to select the best options and provide recommendations for H.pylori treatment in this geographic region.A search through PubMed was carried out to obtain relevant randomized clinical trials published in English language up to June2013.According to the results,among different therapeutic regimens used as the first-line protocols,10-d Bismuth-Furazolidone/Metronidazole quadruple therapy,14-d Clarithromycin-containing hybrid therapy and 14-d quadruple therapy including a proton pump inhibitor +Bismuth+Tetracycline(500 mg QID)+Metronidazole(500 mg TDS)seemed to be appropriate options.Among second-line therapeutic regimens,Bismuthbased quadruple therapies containing Tetracycline and Furazolidone/Metronidazole,triple therapy containing Amoxicillin and Gatifloxacin and Quadruple therapy including Bismuth+Azithromycin and Ofloxacin seemed to be effective options.Third-line therapies were not evaluated in West Asia;most guidelines,however,recommend choosing optimal eradication regimen according to the pattern of antibiotic susceptibility of H.pylori.Although we limited our investigation to H.pylori eradication regimens in West Asia,the clinical significance of the results goes beyond the countries situated in this geographic region.In fact,the results are transferrable to any region as long as the patterns of resistance are the same.     

The impact of Helicobacter pylori eradication on peptic ulcer healing

Objective: Current literature was reviewed analyzing the outcome of peptic ulcer healing in relation to the results of the posttherapeutic Helicobacter pylori (HP) status.
Methods: Literature was reviewed along with an analysis of 60 studies, comprising a total of 4329 patients.
Results: Successful Helicobacter pylori eradication was found to induce a better response in peptic ulcer healing, regardless of diagnosis: gastric ulcer 88% vs 73% (odds ratio [OR] 2.7,   p < 0.01  ), duodenal ulcer 95% vs 76% (OR 5.6,   p < 0.0001  ), and peptic ulcer 95% vs 76% (OR 6.6,   p < 0.0001  ), for patients having their HP infection successfully cured versus those remaining HP-positive, respectively (Fisher's exact test). For all evaluated time points (≤ 6, 7–8, and 10–12 wk after beginning treatment), HP-negative patients had higher healing rates than HP-positive patients (95% vs 82%, 94% vs 69%, and 96% vs 78% with corresponding OR of 4.2, 6.5, and 7.4, all   p < 0.0001  , Fisher's exact test). The use of concomitant acid suppression therapy during initial HP eradication provided a benefit on peptic ulcer healing only for patients with persistent HP infection (improved healing rates of 78% vs 67%; otherwise rates were 94–96%). Likewise, prolonged acid inhibition in HP treatment failures after the initial HP treatment phase resulted in 7–20% improved healing rates, whereas patients becoming HP-negative did not profit.
Conclusion: Successful HP eradication therapy accelerates peptic ulcer healing even without concomitant acid suppression.     

共同治疗策略对根除幽门螺杆菌的影响

[目的]研究存在幽门螺杆菌(Hp)感染家庭聚集的感染患者Hp根除治疗后复发情况,探讨共同根除治疗策略对远期根除Hp的影响。[方法]通过对内镜检查确诊的195例Hp感染患者的家庭成员采用13碳呼气试验进行Hp感染调查,筛选有家庭成员Hp感染的患者140例。按照对Hp感染家庭成员有无根除治疗,将140例随机分成家庭成员共同根治组和单独根治组,每组70例。治疗后每月随访患者感染复发情况,观察不同根治策略对Hp根除的影响。[结果]134例患者参与根治后4、6、12、18、24个月随访,其中家庭成员共同根除治疗患者68例,Hp感染复发患者分别为0、1、2、4、5例,累积复发率为7.4%,平均复发时间为(12.6±6.1)个月;而66例单独根治患者复发者则分别为3、5、9、11、13例,累积复发率为19.7%,平均复发时间为(11.1±6.3)个月。χ2检验分析发现,在根除治疗后4、6个月时,2组复发率比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05);随着时间推移,治疗后12、18、24个月,共同根治组患者Hp感染再发率显著少于单独根治组(P0.05)。[结论]从远期观察,对于存在Hp感染家庭聚集的Hp感染患者,Hp感染成员共同根除治疗可有效降低根治后感染再发。     

Helicobacter pylori and iron deficiency anaemia in children.

BACKGROUND: Both iron deficiency anaemia and Helicobacter pylori infection are rare in developed countries. A possible connection has been suggested between these two diseases and our aim was to define the clinical picture and to study the effect of bacterial eradication in H. pylori colonized children with severe anaemia. METHODS: Eight children with iron deficiency anaemia refractory to iron supplementation were examined with gastroscopy because of suspicion of H. pylori infection. Anaemia was treated with oral ferrous sulphate. Two patients needed blood transfusions. Eradication therapy was given either with combination of colloidal bismuth subcitrate and metronidazole or with omeprazole, clarithromycin and amoxycillin. Eradication was confirmed by urea breath test 4 weeks post-treatment. RESULTS: H. pylori infection was confirmed histologically and microbiologically in all children, who also presented with chronic, active gastritis. Bacteria were successfully eradicated in 7/8 patients. Correction of haemoglobin values was observed post-treatment, iron stores still being deficient at control in 4/8 children. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that H. pylori might have a role in causing iron deficiency anaemia in school-age children. Screening for H. pylori should be extended to cover those patients with other clinical manifestations than symptoms from gastrointestinal tract.     

Improvement of long-standing iron-deficiency anemia in adults after eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection

We report two cases of long-standing iron-deficiency anemia in premenopausal women that improved after eradication of H. pylori infection. There were no ulcerations or hemorrhagic lesions in the gastrointestinal tract and no bleeding focus in gynecological organs. Both cases showed H. pylori infection in the stomach and gastric atrophy. After successful eradication of H. pylori infection, the iron-deficiency anemia in both patients dramatically improved, and neither patient suffered from anemia for about 2 years. The cure of H. pylori infection is an optional treatment for iron-deficiency anemia in one fraction of the patients.     

Successful treatment of long-standing iron-deficiency anemia in adults by eradication of Helicobacter pylori

We report two cases of long-standing iron-deficiency anemia in a young man and an elderly woman that improved after eradication of Helicobacter pylori. Neither patient demonstrated any bleeding symptoms nor reported an extremely unbalanced diet. However, H. pylori infection was demonstrated with the urea breath test. After successful eradication of H. pylori, the iron-deficiency anemia dramatically improved in both patients, making it unnecessary to administer ferric medicine for about 20 months. These cases suggest that eradication of H. pylori may be useful in treating some patients with long-standing iron-deficiency anemia.     

Helicobacter pylori and CagA under conditions of iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and compelling evidence has demonstrated that this condition heightens the risk of gastric cancer. Infection with Helicobacter pylori is the strongest known risk factor for the development of gastric adenocarcinoma. Recent work has demonstrated that, under conditions of iron deficiency, H. pylori-induced gastric carcinogenesis is augmented through increased formation of the strain-specific cag type IV secretion system and enhanced delivery of the bacterial oncoprotein CagA into host cells. Although CagA is a potent virulence factor that promotes oncogenic responses, additional studies have now demonstrated that CagA modulates host cell iron homeostasis in vitro and fundamental metabolic functions of the bacterial cell in vivo. Here we discuss these findings and describe working models by which CagA exerts its effects on gastric epithelial cells, with particular emphasis on its potential role in modulation of host iron homeostasis.     

抗幽门螺杆菌对慢性胃炎伴缺铁性贫血患者的疗效研究

目的观察治疗幽门螺杆菌（Helicobacter priori，Hp）对慢性胃炎伴缺铁性贫血（iron deficiency anemia，IDA）患者的疗效。方法对31例有长期IDA病史、病因检查只发现有Hp阳性慢性胃炎的患者，进行根除Hp治疗；同时检测患者的血红蛋白（hemoglobin，Hb）、平均红细胞体积（mean corpuscular volume，MCV）；行快速尿素酶试验、内镜下组织病理检查了解Hp感染情况。结果根除Hp治疗6个月、12个月结束时，74．2％（23／31）和90．3％（28／31）患者的贫血已得到纠正。结论根除Hp治疗可治愈以Hp阳性慢性胃炎作为唯一病因的缺铁性贫血患者的贫血。