The infection caused by the Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common infections. Helicobacter lives in the gastric mucosa.
Nearly half of people in the world are infected with H. pylori. The infection caused by H. pylori is much more common in developing countries than in developed countries. It has been found to be associated with unhygienic conditions. H. pylori is more common in elderly people.
“Nearly half of people in the world are infected with H. pylori.”
Helicobacter causes chronic inflammation of stomach mucosa. The great majority of H. pylori does not cause serious symptoms. However, helicobacter can cause gastric and duodenal ulcers. Changes caused by Helicobacter in the stomach increase the risk of gastric cancer.
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Helikobakteeri (Terveyskirjasto)