The relation of H.pylori intensity with degree of inflammation (x2 = 3.940, p < 0.001).

Table 3: The relation of H.pylori intensity with degree of inflammation (x² = 3.940, p < 0.001).

	Hp (-)		Hp (+)		Hp (++)		Hp (+++)
	n	%	n	%	n	%	n	%
Mild inflammation	155	72.1	61	45.2	19	8.3	0	0.0
Moderate inflammation	43	20.0	71	52.6	127	55.7	24	22.4
Severe inflammation	17	7.9	3	2.2	82	36.0	83	77.6
Total	215	100.0	135	100.0	228	100.0	107	100.0