Rapid improvement of Henoch-Schonlein purpura associated with the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection

Turgay Ulas, Irfan Tursun,1 Mehmet Sinan Dal,2 Mehmet Ali Eren, and Hakan Buyukhatipoglu3

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Abstract

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are one of the most common bacterial infections, seen in humans, worldwide and their possible relationships to different diseases are a focus of attention nowadays. H. pylori may cause some extra intestinal manifestations some of which are dermatological conditions, including Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), chronic urticaria and atopic dermatitis. We describe a 49-year-old man who presented with HSP triggered by gastric H. pylori infection. Treatment of H. Pyloriinfection was accompanied by prompt resolution of the gastrointestinal manifestations and purpuric rashes. These findings suggest a causative role for H. pylori in the occurrence of HSP.

Keywords: Eradication therapy, helicobacter pylori, schonlein-henoch purpura

Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

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July 14, 2013