Original Article

Relationship of the Intensity of Helicobacter pylori and Severity of Inflammation with Beta-2 Microglobulin Levels in Serum According to the Updated Sydney System

Objective: Helicobacter pylori (HP) is a cause of chronic gastritis. Beta-2 microglobulin has been used as a simple inflammatory indicator in some diseases. We investigate the usability of beta-2 microglobulin as a simple marker that may reflect the severity of inflammation and intensity of HP in gastric mucosa. Materials and…