Noor Majeed Abdulhasan1 , Shahad kadhim Jaafar 2

1Department of Forensic Evidence, College of Science, University of Wasit, Iraq
2 Department of Biology, College of education for pure Science, Wasit University, Iraq .

Abstract

The study involved surveying recorded results of H. pylori infection in Wasit Governorate and its districts
and subdistricts to identify the prevalence of this bacterium, the diseases it causes, and whether there is a
relationship with seasonal climate changes. The research also includes a statistical analysis of infection
rates over the past three years, from 2021 to 2024.The spread of H. pylori infection is closely linked to
water quality, personal and public hygiene, as well as avoiding the use of items belonging to the infected
person. Studies and research have found medicals treatment for H. pylori infection, known as triple
therapy, to eradicate this bacterium.
The aim of the study is to review the high rates of Helicobacter pylori infection in developing countries,
including Iraq. This study aims to review the prevalence of H. pylori* bacteria in Wasit Governorate over
the past three years, 2021-2023. . It is one of the highly significant pathogenic bacteria in recent years, as
it can remain in water for more than 96 hours, which is enough time for the spiral bacteria to be transmitted
The environment and seasons play an important role in infections, as this type of bacteria can survive in
water and food for certain periods, influenced by heat and environmental factors.

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