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Case Studies | Medicine Science | Indonesia | Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017 | Rating: 6.3 / 10

Helicobacter Pylori as a Cause of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Saraswati Laksmi Dewi | I Made Suma Wirawan ^[16]

Abstract: Male 63 years old came with hematemesis and melena. Hypochromic micrositic anemia present and need to blood transfusion therapy. On histopathologic examination of gaster biopsy, revealed H. pylori positive chronic gastritis. Treatment with triple drug as a eradication therapy improved the patient clinically.

Keywords: Helicobacter pylori, iron deficiency anemia, PPI

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017,

Pages: 315 - 318