The Relation Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Symptoms of COVID-19

Warkaa Mohammed Khadim; Alaa Ali Matrood; Khairi Jameel Al-Ruaby

Authors

Warkaa Mohammed Khadim Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Wasit, Kut,Iraq
Alaa Ali Matrood Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Wasit, Kut,Iraq
Khairi Jameel Al-Ruaby Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Wasit, Kut,Iraq

Keywords:

Helicobacte, gastrointestinal symptoms, COVID-19

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) represent one of the most prevalent pathogens in humans, which affecting more than half of the population. Infected people usually remain a symptomatic, but, approximately 30% of individuals may develop gastro-duodenal disease with symptoms. In COVID -19 patients, the most prevalent GI symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which can occur in up to 50% of the patients ,Due to the presence of H. pylori, which is directly linked to the progression of the infection