Table 1 Results of H. pylori detection by each test
From: Assessment of Helicobacter pylorieradication in patients on NSAID treatment
Test | Â | Positives (%) | Negatives (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
T=3months | |||
Culture (N=305) | Eradication | 11 (7) | 141 (93) |
| Â | Placebo | 99 (65) | 54 (35) |
H&E stains (N=305) | Eradication | 19 (12) | 133 (88) |
| Â | Placebo | 112 (73) | 41 (27) |
IHC stains (N=68) | Eradication | 29 (85) | 5 (15) |
| Â | Placebo | 7 (20) | 27 (79) |
Serology (N=203) | Eradication | 92 (91) | 9 (9) |
| Â | Placebo | 94 (92) | 8 (8) |
T=12months | |||
Serology (N=304) | Eradication | 96 (64) | 55 (36) |
| Â | Placebo | 138 (90) | 15 (10) |