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DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42158
Helicobacter pylori-Infektion bei Kindern und Jugendlichen
Eine epidemiologische Untersuchung zu Prävalenz, sozioökonomischen Faktoren und Beschwerdebild[1] Helicobacter pylori infection in children and juvenilesAn epidemiological study on prevalence, socio-economic factors and symptomsPublication History
eingereicht: 24.10.2001
akzeptiert: 6.8.2003
Publication Date:
11 September 2003 (online)

Hintergrund und Fragestellung: Vor dem Hintergrund zahlreicher Folgeerkrankungen einer Helicobacter pylori-Infektion und angesichts spärlicher epidemiologischer Daten zur Infektionslage im Kindes- und Jugendalter in Deutschland führten wir eine Querschnittsuntersuchung an Schulen in der Region Aschaffenburg durch. Folgende Ziele wurden verfolgt: Erfassung der Prävalenz der Helicobacter pylori-Infektion bei Heranwachsenden im Alter von 7-20 Jahren, Beurteilung eines möglichen Einflusses verschiedener sozioökonomischer Faktoren und die Frage nach einer möglichen Assoziation der Infektion mit Oberbauchbeschwerden.
Probanden und Methodik: Bei 540 Schülern der Jahrgangstufen 2 (7-9 Jahre; Grundschule; n = 183), 7 (11-15 Jahre; Grund- und Realschule, Gymnasium; n = 177) und 12 (16-20 Jahre; Berufsschule, Gymnasium; n = 180) wurde der Helicobacter pylori-Status mittels des 13C-Harnstoff-Atemtestes ermittelt. Durch einen anonymisierten Fragebogen wurden sozioökonomische Daten und ein mögliches Beschwerdebild erfasst.
Ergebnisse: 51 von 540 Schülern (9,4 %) waren Helicobacter pylori positiv. Die Infektionsrate nahm mit dem Alter zu, ohne signifikante Unterschiede zwischen den einzelnen Jahrgangsstufen zu erreichen. Deutsche Schüler waren seltener infiziert (7,1 %) als ihre Mitschüler ausländischer Herkunft (28,2 %). Die Zahl der Personen im Haushalt korrelierte mit dem Helicobacter pylori-Status. Oberbauchbeschwerden waren bei infizierten Kindern und Jugendlichen häufiger zu beobachten; sie erwiesen sich als unabhängiger Risikofaktor für eine Helicobacter pylori-Infektion.
Folgerungen: Die vorliegende Untersuchung gibt Aufschluss über die Infektion mit Helicobacter pylori bei deutschen und ausländischen Schülern unterschiedlicher Altersstufen. Sie weist auf die Bedeutung sozioökonomischer Faktoren und auf eine mögliche Assoziation mit Oberbachbeschwerden hin.
Background and objective: In view of numerous sequelae of a Helicobacter pylori (H.p.) infection and sparse epidemiological data on the infectious status of children and juveniles, a cross-sectional study was undertaken in schools of the Aschaffenburg area. Data were recorded on the number of H.p. infections in pupils aged 14-20 years, the possible influence of various socio-economic factors, and a possible association of the infection with upper abdominal symptoms.
Subjects and methods: In 540 pupils of grade 2 (aged 7-9 years: primary school, n = 183) grade 7 (aged 11-15: primary and secondary schools, n = 177) and grade 12 (aged 16-20 years: vocarional or grammar school: n = 180), the presence of H.p. was elucidated with the 13C-urea brath test. An anonymized questionnaire was used to ascertain socio-economic status and any symptoms.
Results: In 51 of the 540 pupils (9.4%) the test for H.p. was positive. The infectious state increased with age, but there was no significant difference between the various age groups. Ethnically German pupils were less often infected (7.1%) than those of foreign origin (28.2%). The number of persons in a household correlated with the H.p. status. Upper abdominal symptoms were more frequently reported by infected children and juveniles and were an independent risk factor for H.p. infection.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of socio-economic factors and the possible association of upper abdominal pain with H.p infection.
1 Mit Unterstützung des Universitätsbundes Würzburg, Zweigstelle Aschaffenburg und Genehmigung des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Unterricht und Kultus.
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1 Mit Unterstützung des Universitätsbundes Würzburg, Zweigstelle Aschaffenburg und Genehmigung des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Unterricht und Kultus.
Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Fischbach
Medizinische Klinik II Klinikum Aschaffenburg, Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Würzburg
Am Hasenkopf
63739 Aschaffenburg
Email: wolfgang.fischbach@klinikum-aschaffenburg.de