Abstract:Background:
Helicobacter pylori infection identified as a major cause of stomach ulcers, chronic inflammation
and gastric cancer in hemodialysis patients. Dialysis also leads to changes in the composition and flow of saliva.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate the salivary Helicobacter pylori infection, Calcium, Urea, pH and flow
rate in hemodialysis patients in comparison to the healthy control group.
Method:
In this study 48 hemodialysis patients and 48 healthy subjects were compared. T… Show more
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