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R. J. L. F. Loffeld, MD, PhD; B. F. M. Werdmuller, MD
Zaandam, the Netherlands

Arch Intern Med. 1995;155(20):2253-2254.

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We read with great interest the article by Schlemper et al¹ that appeared in the January 9, 1995, issue of the ARCHIVES. The authors studied the prevalence of IgG Helicobacter pyloriantibodies and dyspeptic symptoms in a selected group of the Dutch working population and conclude that nonulcer dyspepsia (NUD) is not related to H pylori infection.

After reading the introduction, it is obvious that Schlemper and colleagues do not believe that H pylori plays a role in NUD. The only purpose of their study seems to be the validation of this assumption. Their article presents an epidemiologic study; therefore, conclusions regarding individuals are not warranted. In our opinion, there are several flaws that make the final conclusion doubtful.

The authors state: "Only a few studies investigated unselected individuals, as we have done. Most investigators studied patients referred for endoscopy." This is an important point. Case notes were verified . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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