Hemoptysis and peripheral eosinophilia from Helicobacter pylori infection: a case report
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Hemoptysis, Helicobacter pylori infection, peripheral eosinophiliaAbstract
Background: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection is high in the low- and middle-income countries due to many factors such as habitat, nationality, and lifestyle. This can be treated with antibiotics. Common presenting symptoms are in the gastrointestinal system mostly presented with abdominal pain, while the symptoms of other systems are infrequently reported.
Case presentation: We are reporting a 13- year-old boy, newly diagnosed with Helicobacter bpylori infection presented with extraintestinal symptoms of hemoptysis and peripheral eosinophilia. We demonstrated antral nodularity of the stomach by the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with positive urease test. After completion of the antibiotic course, his clinical
condition was improved and never had any hemoptysis again.
Conclusion: The 13- year-old boy, newly diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori infection presented with extraintestinal manifestations of hemoptysis and peripheral eosinophilia. These are unusual presentations and have never been reported in Thailand
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