Table 2

IgG seroprevalence of H pylori infection (n/%) at study entry (responders and non-responders) and at follow up

Anti-H pylori IgG status at follow upAnti-H pylori IgG status at study entry
SeronegativeBorderlineSeropositiveTotal
Seronegative1315  (52.0)83  (3.3)22  (0.9)1420  (56.2)
Borderline102 (4.0)313 (12.4)73 (2.9)488 (19.3)
Seropositive14 (0.6)76 (3.0)529 (20.9)619 (24.5)
Responders1431 (56.6)472 (18.7)624 (24.7)2527
Non-responders2-150 544 (51.8)203 (19.3)303 (28.9)1050
  • 2-150 Sera were available from 1050 non-responders.