Spiral bacteria in the human stomach: the gastric helicobacters.
1995
Spiral Bacteria in the Human Stomach
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Author Information
Author(s): Dubois A
Primary Institution: Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799, USA
Hypothesis
Why is H. pylori sometimes a dangerous pathogen?
Conclusion
H. pylori is a common bacterium that can cause serious stomach issues but often does not lead to clinical problems.
Supporting Evidence
- H. pylori is recognized as one of the most common human pathogens.
- It colonizes the gastric mucosa of almost all persons exposed to poor hygienic conditions.
- H. pylori causes chronic active gastritis and is a major factor in duodenal ulcers.
- The presence of H. pylori is a risk factor for gastric adenocarcinoma and lymphoma.
Takeaway
There’s a tiny bug in our stomachs called H. pylori that can make us sick, but most people don’t feel bad from it.
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