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The coccoid form of HP, a dormant state with altered morphology, has been associated with persistent infections and antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of the coccoid form of HP in patients living with obesity. Sleeve gastrectomy specimens from obese patients and gastric biopsies from non-obese individuals were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and histopathological examination were performed to identify and quantify the coccoid forms of HP. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the results between the two groups. The study included 53 obese patients and 62 non-obese individuals. The percentage of coccoid forms of HP was significantly higher in obese patients compared to non-obese individuals (median 50% vs. 10%,\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Type of gastritis was also significantly different between the groups. Obese patients exhibited a higher prevalence of the coccoid form of HP in their gastric mucosa. This finding suggests that the gastric microenvironment in obesity may favor the formation of the coccoid form, potentially impacting the colonization and pathogenicity of HP. The higher prevalence of the coccoid form in obese patients has important clinical implications, as it is more resistant to antibiotics and difficult to eradicate. Alternative treatment strategies may be necessary to effectively manage HP infections in this population. Furthermore, the presence of the coccoid form may increase the risk of HP-associated diseases in obese individuals. 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