Investigation of the association between mean platelet volume and Helicobacter pylori gastritis

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) association is well known and eradication treatment has its place in both treatment guidelines. Since H. pylori eradication is followed by an increase in platelet counts in patients with immune thrombocytopenia, it is suggested that H. pylori be examined and treated if infection is present. There is only one study that demonstrated a relation between H. pylori and platelet indices in individuals with normal platelet counts. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of H. pylori infection on platelet count and mean platelet volume, which is a sign of increased platelet destruction in patients with normal platelet counts. We evaluated the data of 106 patients with urease test positivity before the eradication of bacteria and urea breath test negative after the eradication, in a retrospective manner. Mean platelet count in patients before the eradication treatment was 256.730 ± 66.380/mm3. After H. pylori was eradicated, it has been observed that the mean platelet count increased to 287.080 ± 59.240/mm3. Mean MPV of patients before and after eradication treatment were 9.35 ± 1.63 fL and 8.61 ± 1.48 fL. Mean MPV was higher when patients were infected with H. pylori. This study showed that there is an increase in platelet counts and a decrease in MPV levels with the eradication of the H. pylori. Our study is the first to investigate changes of mean platelet volume and platelet count before and after eradication of H. pylori infection in individuals with normal platelet counts.

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Association of Severity of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Peripheral Blood Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Mean Platelet Volume

Euroasian Journal of Hepato-Gastroenterology ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1204 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 11-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Mustafa Guclu ◽

A Faruq Agan

Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Peripheral Blood ◽

Mean Platelet Volume ◽

Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes ◽

Blood Neutrophil ◽

Platelet Volume ◽

Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio ◽

Lymphocyte Ratio ◽

Peripheral Blood Neutrophil ◽

H Pylori

ABSTRACT Aim To determine the correlation of Helicobacter pylori infection with peripheral blood neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and mean platelet volume (MPV). Materials and methods The NLR, MPV, platelets, leukocytes, neutrophils, and lymphocytes were calculated and the differences between groups were investigated. Results A total of 199 patients were included in the study. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio was statistically lower in H. pylori-positive patients than in H. pylori-negative patients (1.94 ± 0.79 vs 2.67 ± 2.35 respectively, p = 0.04). There was no significant difference between H. pylori-negative patients and H. pylori-positive patients of severe intensity in terms of MPV. However, peripheral blood lymphocytes and platelets were statistically significantly higher in H. pylori-positive patients of severe intensity (lymphocytes 2150 ± 826 vs 2954 ± 2436 respectively, p = 0.000 and platelets 258247 ± 69494 vs 265611 ± 113397 respectively, p = 0.02) compared with H. pylori-negative patients. Conclusion A moderate increase in the intensity of H. pylori does not lead to a significant change in MPV as measured by hemogram; however, it gives rise to a statistically significant fall in NLR. Presence of severe H. pylori-positive intensity leads to a statistically significant increase in peripheral blood lymphocytes and platelets compared with H. pylori-negative patients. How to cite this article Guclu M, Agan AF. Association of Severity of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Peripheral Blood Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Mean Platelet Volume. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2017;7(1):11-16.

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Klinische und labordiagnostische Parameter bei 21 Hunden mit primärer immunvermittelter Thrombozytopenie

Tierärztliche Praxis Ausgabe K Kleintiere / Heimtiere ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1622569 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 39 (01) ◽

pp. 17-24 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H. J. Schuberth ◽

R. Mischke ◽

B. Dircks

Keyword(s):

Mean Platelet Volume ◽

Platelet Volume ◽

Klinische Relevanz

Zusammenfassung Gegenstand und Ziel: Charakterisierung von klinischen und labordiagnostischen Parametern sowie Therapie und Krankheitsverlauf bei Hunden mit einer angenommenen primären immunvermittelten Thrombozytopenie (pIMT) und Identifizierung möglicher Besonderheiten im Vergleich zu Hunden mit einer sekundären immunvermittelten Thrombozytopenie (sIMT). Material und Methoden: Retrospektive Auswertung von Patientendaten thrombozytopenischer Hunde, bei denen plättchengebundene Antikörper mittels Durchflusszytometrie nachgewiesen wurden. Ergebnisse: Dreizehn der 21 Hunde (62%) mit einer pIMT waren männlich. Das mittlere Alter bei Erstvorstellung betrug 6,6 Jahre (1,6–13,5 Jahre [Median; Minimum–Maximum]). Blutungen, hauptsächlich in Form von Haut- und Schleimhautblutungen, lagen bei 18 Hunden (86%) vor. Neunzehn Hunde (91%) wiesen eine Thrombozytenzahl unter 20000/μl auf. Bei allen Hunden mit einer pIMT ergab sich ein mittleres Thrombozytenvolumen (mean platelet volume, MPV) im oder unter dem Referenzbereich. In nahezu allen Fällen bestand eine gesteigerte Megakaryopoeseaktivität. Der Vergleich zweier Therapieregime (Prednisolon versus Prednisolon und Azathioprin) zeigte keinen signifikanten Unterschied bezüglich der Zeit bis zum Erreichen einer Thrombozytenzahl im Referenzbereich. Zwischen Patienten mit pIMT oder sIMT ließ sich im Hinblick auf Alter und Geschlecht kein signifikanter Unterschied feststellen. Bei Hunden mit einer pIMT waren Thrombozytenzahl und MPV signifikant niedriger und die Megakaryopoeseaktivität signifikant häufiger erhöht. Schlussfolgerung und klinische Relevanz: Bei Hunden, die plättchengebundene Antikörper und zusätzlich eine schwere Thrombozytopenie, ein niedriges MPV und eine gesteigerte Megakaryopoeseaktivität aufweisen, ist eine pIMT naheliegend.

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Acute and Chronic Changes in Platelet Volume and Count After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Induced Thrombocytopenia in Man

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1651061 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 57 (01) ◽

pp. 55-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

J F Martin ◽

T D Daniel ◽

E A Trowbridge

Keyword(s):

Platelet Count ◽

Mean Platelet Volume ◽

Artery Bypass ◽

Bypass Graft ◽

Control Group ◽

Artery Bypass Graft ◽

Platelet Volume ◽

Young Males ◽

The Mean

SummaryPatients undergoing surgery for coronary artery bypass graft or heart valve replacement had their platelet count and mean volume measured pre-operatively, immediately post-operatively and serially for up to 48 days after the surgical procedure. The mean pre-operative platelet count of 1.95 ± 0.11 × 1011/1 (n = 26) fell significantly to 1.35 ± 0.09 × 1011/1 immediately post-operatively (p <0.001) (n = 22), without a significant alteration in the mean platelet volume. The average platelet count rose to a maximum of 5.07 ± 0.66 × 1011/1 between days 14 and 17 after surgery while the average mean platelet volume fell from preparative and post-operative values of 7.25 ± 0.14 and 7.20 ± 0.14 fl respectively to a minimum of 6.16 ± 0.16 fl by day 20. Seven patients were followed for 32 days or longer after the operation. By this time they had achieved steady state thrombopoiesis and their average platelet count was 2.44 ± 0.33 × 1011/1, significantly higher than the pre-operative value (p <0.05), while their average mean platelet volume was 6.63 ± 0.21 fl, significantly lower than before surgery (p <0.001). The pre-operative values for the platelet volume and counts of these patients were significantly different from a control group of 32 young males, while the chronic post-operative values were not. These long term changes in platelet volume and count may reflect changes in the thrombopoietic control system secondary to the corrective surgery.

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