Helicobacter pylori infection epidemiology,drug resistance,and treatment in Chinese children
The Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection rate in China has been at a high level.Although the infection rate of Hp in Chinese children has decreased with the development of social economy,drug-resistant strains are constantly emerging due to the wide application of antibiotics in children and so on.The eradication rate of previous Hp eradication programs shows to decline.The eradication treatment of Hp in children is facing great challenges.This article reviews the infection,drug resistance status and treatment progress of Hp in Chinese children,in order to provide the reference for the prevention and eradication treatment of Hp infection in children.