Higher H. pylori Prevalence Seen in Severe Psoriasis
January 10, 2025
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2 min
6 Key Takeaways
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Psoriasis patients are nearly twice as likely to have H. pylori infection compared to those without the condition.
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The prevalence rates were 50.3% in the psoriasis group and 3
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8% in controls.
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Psoriasis severity correlated with H. pylori prevalence, with moderate-to-severe cases exhibiting higher infection rates than mild cases.
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The study suggested the potential therapeutic implications of H. pylori eradication in psoriasis management.
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Limitations included moderate heterogeneity among studies and the absence of randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of H. pylori eradication on psoriasis outcomes.
A recent study examined the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and psoriasis by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. The study found that patients with psoriasis are nearly twice as likely to have H. pylori infection compared to those without the condition. The prevalence rates were 50.3% in the psoriasis group compared to 36.8% in controls. It was found that psoriasis severity correlated with H. pylori prevalence, with moderate-to-severe cases exhibiting higher infection rates than mild cases. The researchers suggested that bactericidal therapy could benefit patients, particularly those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, as part of a combination treatment approach.
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