Helicobacter pylori infection and iron deficiency: report of two cases in the same family

Authors
Banin, P Biserna, L Navarra, M Urso, L Mandrioli, G De Sanctis, V
Citation
P. Banin et al., Helicobacter pylori infection and iron deficiency: report of two cases in the same family, RIV ITAL P, 24(5), 1998, pp. 1021-1024
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
RIVISTA ITALIANA DI PEDIATRIA-ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
03925161 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1021 - 1024
Database
ISI
SICI code
0392-5161(199810)24:5<1021:HPIAID>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Iron hypochromic anemia is frequently observed in childhood and adolescence . Acute or chronic infection may cause transitory or persistent iron defici ency anemia. We report Helicobacter pylori infection associated to iron deficiency in tw o brothers. Antibacterial treatment normalized iron balance and haematological paramete rs.