Table 2 Total distribution of Helicobacter pylori in various types of milk and dairy products
Type of samples | Number of samples | Occurrence of Helicobacter pylori(%) |
|---|---|---|
Bovine raw milk | 120 | 20 (16.6) |
Ovine raw milk | 100 | 35 (35)A* |
Caprine raw milk | 100 | 28 (28) |
Buffalo raw milk | 80 | 12 (15)a |
Camel raw milk | 60 | 8 (13.3)a |
Donkey milk | 60 | – |
Total milk | 520 | 103 (19.8) |
Traditional cheese | 100 | 30 (30)B |
Traditional cream | 100 | 15 (15) |
Traditional butter | 100 | 5 (5)b |
Traditional ice cream | 100 | 27 (27) |
Total dairy products | 400 | 77 (19.2) |
Total | 920 | 180 (19.5) |