H. pylori is detected with a blood test, breath test or via a stool sample. The authors of the latest study are now calling for greater investment in the prevention of stomach cancer, particularly ...

Called Helicobacter pylori the bacteria is estimated to cause just under half of all stomach cancers in the UK and although ...

H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach. A common bacteria is fuelling millions of cases of ...

A COMMON bug lurking in food and water is driving millions of cases of cancer worldwide, experts warn. New research from the ...

Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected ...

Living with H. pylori Once you know for sure that you have H. pylori, follow up with your healthcare provider. They will do some tests to make sure the bacteria has been removed. When should I call my ...

The ideal duration of therapy for H. pylori eradication is controversial, with recommendations ranging from 7 to 14 days. A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) plus two antibiotics is the most commonly used ...

(around 80-90% among adults) than in high income countries (<40%). H. pylori infection can not only impact nutrient uptake and utilisation, but also increase the risk of gastritis, peptic ulcers and ...