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August 18, 2025MicroorganismsOpen Access

Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Testing Accuracy in a High-Prevalence Native American Population of Northern Arizona

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HBHeidi E. BrownUniversity of Arizona LPLaura PauliIndian Health Board RDRishi DholakiaIndian Health Board

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This analysis finds diagnostic accuracy of CLOtest and histopathology in a high-prevalence Native American population, highlighting the need for effective testing methods.

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Overall, 27.1% tested positive for helicobacter pylori using PCR, indicating high prevalence in the population.
Sensitivity was highest at 72.2% for the combination of CLOtest and histopathology, suggesting the need for combined testing.
The study used a retrospective approach from 2018 to 2022 with participants from the southwestern Navajo Nation.
Findings highlight the importance of accurate diagnostics in high-prevalence areas to guide treatment strategies effectively.

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Brown et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4328ad7bf08b1ead218a https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13081920

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This analysis finds diagnostic accuracy of CLOtest and histopathology in a high-prevalence Native American population, highlighting the need for effective testing methods.

Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Testing Accuracy in a High-Prevalence Native American Population of Northern Arizona

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Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Testing Accuracy in a High-Prevalence Native American Population of Northern Arizona

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