There are several possible methods to detect H. pylori in the gastric mucosa. The aim of our
prospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of these tests and to define their …

Background Helicobacter pylori is an important risk factor for gastritis, peptic ulcers and
gastric cancer. The prevalence in developed countries is lower than 40% but higher than …

Results H. pylori infection was found in 46.9% of patients. The incidence of H. pylori infection
among patients with postinflammatory liver cirrhosis was significantly higher (P= 0.001), as …

Helicobacter pylori was found to be a promoter factor of peptic ulcer that has an incidence
higher in patients with hepatic cirrhosis. To clarify the role between H. pylori and peptic ulcer …

The urea breath test is the noninvasive method of choice to determine Helicobacter pylori
status. This test is based on the organism's urease activity, which liberates carbon dioxide …

Helicobacter pylori infects nearly 50% of the world's population. This microorganism is
accepted as the most important agent of gastritis and as a risk factor for peptic ulcer disease …

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a major human pathogen which causes progressive
gastroduodenal damage. Guidelines recommend that, unless there are compelling reasons …

Several methods can be used to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection. Invasive methods
include detection of the bacterium in gastric biopsy specimens by culture …

There is a higher prevalence of peptic ulcer disease in cirrhotic patients than in the general
population. Whether Helicobacter pylori is a risk factor for peptic ulcer in cirrhosis remains …

Background. Helicobacter pylori antigens can be measured in human stools with an enzyme
immunoassay, which may prove to be a valuable non-invasive diagnostic tool. Aim. To …