Vol. 27 (Suppl 1) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

Autoimmune thyroiditis and Helicobacter pylori--is there a connection?

OBJECTIVES: In this study we examined the anti-Helicobacter pylori (anti-H. pylori) antibodies in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis, with and without different polyglandular involvement, and in healthy controls.

MATERIAL & METHODS: Patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (AT) were divided into three groups: Group.....