The H. pylori breath test measures an enzyme called urease, which is present in some microbes but not in human cells. H. pylori urease breaks down urea into CO2 and ammonia.

Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a sneaky bacteria that infects the stomach lining and results in various gastrointestinal conditions, including gastritis and peptic ulcers. It can be ...

WebMD explains how an H. pylori bacterial infection can raise your chances of stomach cancer. Find out more about symptoms, tests, and treatments for H. pylori.

Among participants who underwent H. pylori testing along with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening, the gastric cancer incidence rate was 0.032% compared with 0.037% ...

A common cause of both gastric and peptic ulcers is infection with Helicobacter pylori. Often shortened to H. pylori, it is a spiral-shaped bacterium that can, as it burrows into the stomach ...

In 25 discordant samples, PCR targeting H. pylori DNA was performed to re-evaluate positivity and SAT accuracy was re-tested; sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, accuracy and AUC were 94%, 97%, 86%, ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and small bowel. It is often symptomless, but it can increase the risk of ulcers, gastritis, and cancer, all of which ...

A standard diagnostic threshold for the H. pylori test showed that only 28.6% of Parkinson’s disease patients tested positive, compared to 33.9% of controls.

Among participants who underwent H. pylori testing along with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening, the gastric cancer incidence rate was 0.032% compared with 0.037% ...

The test, which delivers results in 10 minutes, aims to aid in the early detection of conditions such as peptic ulcers and gastric cancer, which are often linked to H. pylori.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a widespread bacterial infection associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. While conventional antibiotic-based treatments have been the gold ...