Helicobacter Pylori infection is very frequent, affecting more than half the world’s population, especially individuals who live in developing nations.<\/p>\n
The main routes of infection are oral-oral and faecal-oral, either through the ingestion of water or food that contains the bacteria, or because of poor hygienic conditions.<\/p>\n
This bacteria is responsible for pathological processes that produce chronic active gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, and gastric lymphoma.<\/p>\n
In some cases this illness is associated to extra-digestive illnesses such as cardiovascular, dermatological, and autoimmune diseases, and so on.<\/p>\n
The symptoms related to this bacteria are varied; they include dyspepsia, abdominal distension, or stomach acidity.<\/p>\n
The diagnostic methods are divided into direct (histology, rapid urease test, culture), or indirect (serology, urea breath test, antigen faeces test).<\/p>\n
The Gastroscopy is the principle procedure for determining lesions in the mucosa produced by Helicobacter Pylori, also allowing the medical professional to gather biopsies for a histological study, urease testing, or cultures).<\/p>\n
Among the non-invasive tests is the Breath Test, or Urea Test, based on detecting the activity of urease (the enzyme present in the bacteria) after the oral administration of urea.<\/p>\n
This test is highly sensitive (98%) and specific (97%), and is considered to be the best method for confirming the eradication of a Helicobacter Pylori infection.<\/p>\n
The treatment of choice for this bacteria consists of administering a combination of antibiotics associated to anti-secretors, having detected a growing resistance to some antibiotics in the last few years. This has led, in many cases, to repeating the treatment after modifying some of the drugs used.<\/p>\n
If any of the aforementioned symptoms are detected, it is very important to consult a specialist to determine the causes, select the best treatment, as well as be made aware of the appropriate control and monitoring for each individual case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"