Table 1 Patient characteristics and distribution of CagA EPIYA genotypes according to H. pylori-associated diseases
Gastritis 136 (%) | Gastric cancer 188 (%) | Duodenal ulcer 112 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean Age (SD) | 52.5 (16.9) | 62.3 (13.9) | 43.5 (15.1) |
Male sex | 48 (35.3) | 114 (60.6) | 53 (47.3) |
EPIYA-AB | 3 (2.2) | 3 (1.6) | 4 (3.6) |
EPIYA-ABC | 108 (79.4) | 107 (56.9) | 93 (83.0) |
EPIYA-ABCC | 21 (15.4) | 65 (34.6) | 15 (13.4) |
EPIYA-ABCCC | 4 (3.0) | 13 (6.9) | 0 (0.0) |