<b>Detection of <i>H. pylori</i> antibodies in serum from different animal species in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia</b>

To the best of our knowledge, this study represents the first report on the prevalence of <i>H. pylori</i> antibodies in serum from different animal species in Saudi Arabia. The results of the current study support the potential role of ruminants as a natural reservoir of <i>H. pylori,</i> highlighting the need for further research to investigate the zoonotic potential of this bacterium and the role of animals in human infections with this pathogen in Saudi Arabia.