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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2026; 32(17): 117544
Published online May 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i17.117544
Published online May 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i17.117544
Table 10 Diagnostic accuracy of Helicobacter pylori detection methods
| Diagnostic method | Sensitivity (%) | 95%CI | Specificity (%) | 95%CI | Kappa statistic |
| Stool antigen test | 90 | 85-94 | 92 | 88-95 | 0.85 |
| Urea breath test | 88 | 83-92 | 90 | 86-93 | 0.82 |
| Histopathology | 95 | 91-98 | 98 | 95-99 | 1.00 |
- Citation: Semeya AA, Makled WA, Elnagdy MA, Elgamal R, Othman AAA. Helicobacter pylori eradication and the prevention of peptic ulcer bleeding and cardiovascular disease progression in chronic aspirin users. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(17): 117544
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v32/i17/117544.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v32.i17.117544