WATER SOURCE AS THE RISK FACTOR OF H. pylori INFECTION IN CHIDREN AGED 0 - 5 YEARS IN SUBURBAN AREA OF SURAKARTA
ABSTRACT: The objective of
this study was to identify the risk factor of H. pylori infection source in
children aged 0 - 5 years in suburban area of Surakarta. An observational
cohort analytic epidemiological study was carried out in suburban area of
Surakarta from July 2001 to January 2003 in 213 children aged 0 -5 years and
their families, with positive PHA results in 101 children. From 112 children
with negative PHA in preliminary examination, 34 showed seroconversion. Results
showed that the prevalence of H. pylori infection in those children was 47.4%
and the incidence was 30.4%. Higher rate of prevalence and incidence indicated
various infection sources. DNA assay in drinking water showed 70% positive with
H. pylori. In conclusion, drinking water has a role as risk factor of H. pylori
infection in children aged 0 - 5 years in suburban area of Surakarta.
Author: B. Subagyo
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg050043
