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Relationship of Halitosis with Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Infection.

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori may be one of the main causes of halitosis. This study was performed to evaluate the relationship of Helicobacter pylori infection with halitosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This case control study was performed on 44 dyspeptic patients with a mean age of 34.29±13.71 years (range 17 to 76 years). The case group included 22 patients with halitosis and no signs of diabetes mellitus, renal or liver failure, upper respiratory tract infection, malignancies, deep carious teeth, severe periodontitis, coated tongue, dry mouth or poor oral hygiene. Control group included 22 patients without halitosis and the same age, sex, systemic and oral conditions as the case group. Halitosis was evaluated using organoleptic test (OLT) and Helicobacter pylori infection was evaluated by Rapid Urease Test (RUT) during endoscopy. The data were statistically analyzed using chi square, Mann Whitney and t-tests. RESULTS: Helicobacter pylori infection was detected in 20 (91%) out of 22 halitosis patients, and 7 control subjects (32%) (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: Helicobacter pylori gastric infection can be a cause of bad breath. Dentists should pay more attention to this infection and refer these patients to internists to prevent further gastrointestinal (GI) complications and probable malignancies.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Farnaz HajiFattahi, Maryam Hesari, Homayoun Zojaji, Fatemeh Sarlati

Institutions: Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Islamic Azad University Dental Branch of Tehran, Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2436010277

FWCI: 0.827

Cites: 18

Cited by: 21

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