The H. pylori seropositivity rate of GI referral children with symptoms of abdominal pain was significantly higher. H. pylori infection in early childhood was found to be associated primarily with the child's household size and socioeconomic status.

PEG3350 without electrolytes appears to be safe, effective, and well tolerated as a 2-day clean out for colonoscopy preparation in children with an average dose of 1.90 g/kg/day.

Overall, we conclude that this oral fluid ELISA does not appear to be a helpful clinical tool for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection in children.

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