Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori Among Outpatients at Al-Khadra Hospital, Tripoli: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Abdubaki Mohamedn Assir

  Biomedical Research and Consulting Centex, Misurata University, Libya Department of Medical Radiology, College of Medical Technology, Wadi Al Shati University, Wadi Al Shati, Libya

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Background: Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections worldwide and is strongly associated with gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. (Hooi JKY, et al.2017)‎. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of H. pylori among outpatients at Al-khadra Hospital in Tripoli, Libya, and to identify associated epidemiological and clinical risk factors.
Methods: Cross-sectional study (July–September 2025) of 100 adults; demographics and symptoms recorded; stool antigen tests used for diagnosis.  Results: Overall prevalence was 46% (95% CI: 36.0–56.3). Infection was significantly associated with smoking (p=0.01) and epigastric pain (p=0.03), but not with gender or age ≥40 years. Conclusion: H. pylori remain a considerable public health burden in Tripoli; findings support early diagnostic and eradication strategies.

1. Abdubaki Mohamedn Assir , Biomedical Research and Consulting Centex, Misurata University, Libya Department of Medical Radiology, College of Medical Technology, Wadi Al Shati University, Wadi Al Shati, Libya

   1Biomedical Research and Consulting Centex, Misurata University, Libya

   Department of Medical Radiology, College of Medical Technology, Wadi Al Shati University, Wadi Al Shati, Libya

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