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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2025

Helicobacter Pylori Infection as an Independent Risk Factor for Kidney Stone Formation in China: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Rui Gong, Yan Ling, Shi Wang, Weijun Wang, Lingjun Meng, Junchao Zeng, Rong Lin, Sanping Xu

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Rui Gong *Health Management Center Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-5276-4385
Yan Ling *Health Management Center Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
Shi Wang *Department of Thyroid and Breast, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
Weijun WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical college, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
Lingjun MengDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical college, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
Junchao ZengHealth Management Center Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
Rong LinDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical college, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
Sanping XuHealth Management Center Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Introduction: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection and kidney stone formation in China, given the high incidence of Hp infection and its potential to cause damage to multiple systems. Methods: Conducted at the Department of Health Management of Wuhan Union Hospital, the study included 48,294 hp-negative and 28,455 hp-positive individuals. Hp infection was detected using the 13C urea breath test (13C-UBT), and kidney stones were identified via urinary Doppler ultrasonography. Results: Results showed that Hp-negative (Hp-) individuals had higher levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Scr), and uric acid compared to Hp-positive (Hp+) individuals, while Hp- patients had lower urine pH (P < 0.001). The prevalence of kidney stones was significantly higher in the Hp+ group. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses indicated that Hp infection is an independent risk factor for kidney stones (OR: 1.275, 95% CI: 1.219-1.333, P < 0.001) after adjusting for confounding factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and lipid profiles. Conclusion: In conclusion, Helicobacter pylori infection is an independent risk factor for kidney stone development in China.

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