In:
Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, Wiley, Vol. 31, No. 4 ( 2017-07), p. 374-384
Abstract:
Limited evidence exists on the association between exposure to Helicobacter pylori infection early in life, including fetal life, and neurodevelopment in childhood. Methods We used prospective data on 352 mother–child pairs and cross‐sectional data on 674 children to assess the association of maternal and child's H. pylori seropositivity correspondingly on child's neurodevelopment at age four in the Rhea birth cohort in Crete, Greece. Blood levels of immunoglobulin G antibodies to 12 H. pylori proteins were measured using multiplex serology. Child's neurodevelopment at age four was assessed using the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities. Linear regression models were used to explore the associations after adjusting for potential confounders. Results Helicobacter pylori seroprevalence (95% CI) in cord blood, representing maternal status, was 41.5% (36.3%, 46.8%) and in 4 years old children was 6.5% (95% CI 4.8%, 8.7%). Children of H. pylori seropositive mothers had lower score in the general cognitive (−3.87, 95% CI −7.02, −0.72), verbal (−2.96, 95% CI −6.08, 0.15), perceptual performance (−3.37, 95% CI −6.60, −0.15), quantitative (−2.85, 95% CI −6.28, 0.58), and memory scale (−3.37, 95% CI −6.67, −0.07) compared to those of seronegative mothers. Seropositivity in cord blood specifically to GroEl and NapA – two of the 12 H. pylori proteins investigated – was associated with lower scores in almost all scales. At age four, H. pylori seropositive children performed worst in neurodevelopment assessment compared to their seronegative counterparts although no association reached statistically significant level. Conclusions Helicobacter pylori infection in early life may be an important but preventable risk factor for poor neurodevelopment.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0269-5022
,
1365-3016
DOI:
10.1111/ppe.2017.31.issue-4
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2017
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2008566-7
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