Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection.
10.4166/kjg.2018.72.5.229
- Author:
Cheal Wung HUH
1
;
Byung Wook KIM
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. gastro@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Helicobacter pylori;
Diagnosis;
Guideline
- MeSH:
Breath Tests;
Diagnosis*;
Helicobacter pylori*;
Helicobacter*;
Methods;
Urea;
Urease
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2018;72(5):229-236
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Accurate diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is mandatory for the effective management of many gastroduodenal diseases. Currently, various diagnostic methods are available for detecting these infections, and the choice of method should take into account the clinical condition, accessibility, advantage, disadvantage, as well as cost-effectiveness. The diagnostic methods are divided into invasive (endoscopic-based) and non-invasive methods. Non-invasive methods included urea breath test, stool antigen test, serology, and molecular methods. Invasive methods included endoscopic imaging, rapid urease test, histology, culture, and molecular methods. In this article, we provide a review of the currently available options and recent advances of various diagnostic methods.
