Gene clue to Kids' stomach bugs revealed
NCT ID NCT07289451
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a specific gene (TLR9) influences how children's bodies react to H. pylori, a bacteria that can cause stomach pain and inflammation. Researchers compared 50 infected children with 50 uninfected children, all aged 1 to 18, using endoscopy and genetic testing. The goal was to understand the gene's role in infection and gastritis, not to test a new treatment.
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Faculty of Medicine Benha University
Cairo, Egypt
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