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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2007; 13(16): 2349-2351
Published online Apr 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i16.2349
Table 1 Mean (SD) characteristics of the study cases and controls
VariablesCasesControlsP1
(n = 40)(n = 40)
Sex (M/F)32/825/150.03
Age (yr)55.50 (11.91)43.08 (12.60)> 0.05
H pylori IgG level (U/mL)1.37 (0.74)1.07 (0.44)> 0.05
H pylori serology20.65
Positive for IgG antibodies to H pylori21 (52.5)18 (45.0)
Negative for IgG antibodies to H pylori13 (32.5)17 (42.5)