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HajiFattahi, F., Hesari, M., Zojaji, H., & Sarlati, F. (2015). Relationship of Halitosis with Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Infection. Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran), 12(3), 200-5.
HajiFattahi, Farnaz, et al. "Relationship of Halitosis with Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Infection." Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran) vol. 12,3 (2015): 200-5.
HajiFattahi F, Hesari M, Zojaji H, Sarlati F. Relationship of Halitosis with Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Infection. J Dent (Tehran). 2015 Mar;12(3):200-5. PMID: 26622273; PMCID: PMC4663310.
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J Dent (Tehran). 2015 Mar;12(3):200-5.

Relationship of Halitosis with Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Infection.

Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran)

Farnaz HajiFattahi, Maryam Hesari, Homayoun Zojaji, Fatemeh Sarlati

Affiliations

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
  2. Dentist, General Practitioner.
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Shahid Beheshty University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, Dental Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

PMID: 26622273 PMCID: PMC4663310

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori may be one of the main causes of halitosis. This study was performed to evaluate the relationship of Helicobacter pylori infection with halitosis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This case control study was performed on 44 dyspeptic patients with a mean age of 34.29±13.71 years (range 17 to 76 years). The case group included 22 patients with halitosis and no signs of diabetes mellitus, renal or liver failure, upper respiratory tract infection, malignancies, deep carious teeth, severe periodontitis, coated tongue, dry mouth or poor oral hygiene. Control group included 22 patients without halitosis and the same age, sex, systemic and oral conditions as the case group. Halitosis was evaluated using organoleptic test (OLT) and Helicobacter pylori infection was evaluated by Rapid Urease Test (RUT) during endoscopy. The data were statistically analyzed using chi square, Mann Whitney and t-tests.

RESULTS: Helicobacter pylori infection was detected in 20 (91%) out of 22 halitosis patients, and 7 control subjects (32%) (P<0.001).

CONCLUSION: Helicobacter pylori gastric infection can be a cause of bad breath. Dentists should pay more attention to this infection and refer these patients to internists to prevent further gastrointestinal (GI) complications and probable malignancies.

Keywords: Dental plaque index; Gastrointestinal diseases; Halitosis, Helicobacter pylori; Periodontal diseases

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