Open AccessH. pylori infection in childhood chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Author(s) -
V. M. E. Neefjes,
H. Heijboer,
R. Y. J. Tamminga
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
haematologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1592-8721
pISSN - 0390-6078
DOI - 10.3324/haematol.10940
Subject(s) - thrombocytopenic purpura , helicobacter pylori , medicine , immune system , helicobacter pylori infection , immunology , purpura (gastropod) , biology , ecology
Several studies have reported remission of immune thrombocytopenic purpura ( ITP) after eradication of a coexistent Helicobacter pylori infection in adults. Data in children are limited. Here we report the results of a prospective study of Helicobacter pylori determination and eradication in children with chronic ITP in the Netherland