Background and Aim: The current diagnostic methods for detecting Helicobacter pylori infection include rapid urease test (RUT), urea breath test (UBT), histology, culture, and serum antibody detection ...

To establish chronic infection in the very acidic stomach, the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori uses a specific protein to attach to the protective pH-neutral mucous lining. New research shows how ...

High stomach acid levels may occur due to several conditions. Symptoms that high stomach acid levels can cause include bloating, abdominal pain, and unintentional weight loss. Stomach acid is a ...

H. pylori bacteria can disrupt your stomach's protective lining and cause peptic ulcers. You can treat H. pylori infections with antibiotics and medications that lower acid to prevent complications. H ...

The two proven causes of stomach ulcers are bacteria and painkillers, specifically non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) ...

The bacterial infection known as H. pylori is harmless in some people, but it can lead to serious problems in others. When H. pylori bacteria irritate your stomach, inflammation can occur. Most cases ...

A common kind of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, can cause an infection in your stomach that sometimes leads to ulcers. It also can raise your risk of stomach cancer. H. pylori is a ...

*Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University Kihoku Hospital and † Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan Distribution of delta-pH values ...