Helicobacter pyloriInfection and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Young Patients: The Disadvantage of Carrying the Human Leukocyte Antigen-DRB1*0301 Allele

Another target of Hp-elicited immune inflammatory response might be the thyroid gland in subjects with a peculiar immunogenetic profile so that ATD may be a consequence. Our findings suggest the opportunity of eradicating Hp infection in children with ATD and/or susceptible HLA alleles.