Prevalence of Idiopathic PUD in a Developed Country

In a general hospital–based population in France, one in five patients with peptic ulcer disease was negative for both H. pylori infection and use of NSAIDs.

The most common causes of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) are Helicobacter pylori infection and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin. As the prevalence of H. pylori infection decreases in some developed countries, the number of PUD patients with neither obvious cause (i.e., idiopathic PUD) seems to be increasing.

To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of idiopathic PUD, investigators prospectively collected data from patients with PUD in 32 French general hospitals during 1 year. Data on demographics, medical history, and other risk factors were collected from medical records. Drug use was determined by both record review and patient interviews. The presence of H. pylori was determined using one or m…

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David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)

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David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)

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Prevalence of Idiopathic PUD in a Developed Country

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