Abstract Background and Aim Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection rates have been
changing with different populations and geographic areas. We systematically evaluated the …

Summary Background The epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection is poorly
understood. Aim To establish the reported regional and national prevalence of H. pylori …

During the period reviewed, prevalence studies were essentially performed in less
economically advanced countries and a high prevalence was found. The traditional risk …

Background Helicobacter pylori is a recognized cause of stomach cancer, but only a fraction
of infected subjects develop cancer. This systematic review 1, summarizes the prevalence of …

Helicobacter pylori is usually acquired during childhood. The reports from the last two
decades pointed out a decrease in H. pylori prevalence across geographical areas …

Significant progress has been obtained since the III Brazilian Consensus Conference on H.
pylori infection held in 2012, in Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, and justify a fourth meeting to …

Background Helicobacter pylori infection affects more than half of the world's population.
The infection is generally acquired during childhood but can remain asymptomatic, with long …

Helicobacter pylori persistence is associated with its capacity to develop biofilms as a
response to changing environmental conditions and stress. Extracellular DNA (eDNA) is a …

The global prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection remains high, indicating a
persistent presence of this pathogenic bacterium capable of infecting humans. This review …

Background: High fasting plasma glucose (FPG) is one of the main leading risk factors of
ischemic heart disease (IHD), stroke, and chronic kidney diseases (CKDs). We estimated …