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This study aims to assess the association between Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric acid secretion, and precancerous gastric lesions.

Exploring gastric pH and Helicobacter pylori infection in relation to gastric mucosal lesions

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Randomized trial explores gastric pH and Helicobacter pylori relation to lesions in Moroccan cohort, suggesting more research needed.

This study aims to assess the association between Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric acid secretion, and precancerous gastric lesions.
Gastric biopsies and juices collected from 111 patients referred for endoscopy
Histopathological examination of lesions using the Updated Sydney System
Helicobacter pylori infection detected by PCR targeting ureC gene, and gastric juice pH measured with a pH meter.
72.97% of patients were infected with H. pylori; 60.7% had chronic gastritis, 30.3% atrophic gastritis, 9% intestinal metaplasia.
The infection correlated significantly with smoking (p=0.044) and drinking water (p=0.047).
Mineral water intake associated with lower gastric pH (ORa=0.34, p=0.033).

Baalala et al. (2026) studied this question.

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