Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Related Gastrointestinal Diseases.
10.3904/kjm.2015.89.2.142
- Author:
Chang Seok BANG
1
;
Gwang Ho BAIK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. baikgh@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Helicobacter pylori;
Gastritis;
Peptic ulcer;
Stomach neoplasms;
Gastroesophageal reflux
- MeSH:
Dyspepsia;
Gastritis;
Gastroesophageal Reflux;
Gastrointestinal Diseases*;
Genotype;
Helicobacter pylori*;
Helicobacter*;
Korea;
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone;
Peptic Ulcer;
Stomach Neoplasms;
Virulence
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2015;89(2):142-148
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Helicobacter pylori is among the most common bacterial pathogens, but it has not yet been conquered. It is related to various gastrointestinal diseases, including chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric marginal zone B cell lymphoma, and gastric cancer. The association between Helicobacter pylori infection and functional dyspepsia or gastroesophageal reflux disease is not clear. Numerous factors determine disease course and outcome, such as bacterial virulence, genotype, host immunity, and environmental factors. The eradication of Helicobacter pylori in associated gastrointestinal diseases is important for the treatment and prevention of recurrent or severe outcomes, especially in Korea where gastric cancer is prevalent.
