Table 2

Use of acid suppressive treatment in relation to bacterial density

DensityNMedication
H2 blockersPPI
p <0.001.
PPI, proton pump inhibitors.
Grade I52 7 (13.5%)13 (25%)
Grade II13546 (34%)18 (13%)
Grade III8026 (32.5%) 5 (6.3%)
Grade IV26 9 (34.6%) 1 (3.8%)