Impact of Maternal Helicobacter pylori Infection on Trace Elements (Copper, Iron and Zinc) and Pregnancy Outcomes

Impact of Maternal Helicobacter pylori Infection on Trace Elements (Copper, Iron and Zinc) and Pregnancy Outcomes

Background: H. pylori infection has been suggested to interfere with micronutrient metabolism and influence pregnancy outcomes. Objectives: This study therefore seeks to document the prevalence of H. pylori seroposivity among pregnant women and to determine its impact on some trace element status...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel I Akubugwo, Emmanuel Ike Ugwuja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2010-04-01
Series:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
Subjects:
H. pylori
Pregnancy
Trace elements
Copper
Iron
Zinc
Nigeria
Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue32/2009-4-7.htm

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