High frequency of microbial overgrowth among symptomatic patients with autoimmune atrophic gastritis

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of microbial overgrowth in patients suffering from autoimmune atrophic gastritis.
• Analyzed symptomatic patients with autoimmune atrophic gastritis.
• Compared intestinal aspirate culture results to breath testing for microbial overgrowth detection.
• Considered potential biases in testing modalities.
• High frequency of microbial overgrowth identified in symptomatic patients.
• Intestinal aspirate cultures revealed more positive cases than breath testing.
• Findings may be influenced by selection bias and current testing limitations.