Evaluation of the Relationship Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Objective: to detect Helicobacter pylori seropositivity in Hyperemesis gravidarum at 6-16 weeks of gestation in comparison to asymptomatic pregnant females. Methods:The study includeded 30 pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum ,admitted to Department of Obstetric and Gynacology ,high risk pregnancy unit,Benha University hospital and 30 healthy pregnant controls at 6-16 weeks of gestation .both groups were matched clinicaly. Blood samples were collected and tested for H.pylori using rapid one step chromatographic immunoassay test. Results:In that study H.pylori seropositivy was significalty higher in hyperemesis gravidarum than normal pregnant women .H.pylori was present in 53.3% of hyperemesis patients compared to 13.3% in non hyperemesis women. Conclusion:Our study showed that there was significant correlation between H.pylori and hyperemesis gravidarum.