Table 2 Distribution of A2143G and A2142G mutations in African regions
From: Clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Africa and regions | Mutation within the 23S rRNA | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
A2143G n/N (%) | A2142G n/N (%) | ||
Northern Africa | 342/996 (34) | 275/878 (31) | 0.17 |
Western Africa | 18/33 (55) | 0 | - |
Eastern Africa | 86/121 (71) | 61/121 (50) | 0.001* |
Central Africa | 18/25 (72) | 5/25 (20) | 0.0002* |
Southern Africa | 1/3 (33) | 3/3 (100) | 0.08 |
Africa | 465/1178 (40) | 344/1027 (34) | 0.003* |