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Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped Gram-negative bacterium involved in the development of gastritis, duodenal and gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer.
Acute infection is mostly asymptomatic, though symptoms like postprandial fullness, early satiety, epigastric pain and burning may be present.
Thorough history and physical exam should be done to rule out other causes for dyspeptic symptoms (eg cardiac, hepatobiliary, medication induced eg NSAIDs, dietary indiscretion, lifestyle, etc).
Eradication of H pylori leads to ulcer healing and significantly diminished incidence of recurrence as well as complications (eg bleeding, perforation).
For further information regarding the management of Helicobacter pylori Infection, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Acute infection is mostly asymptomatic, though symptoms like postprandial fullness, early satiety, epigastric pain and burning may be present.
Thorough history and physical exam should be done to rule out other causes for dyspeptic symptoms (eg cardiac, hepatobiliary, medication induced eg NSAIDs, dietary indiscretion, lifestyle, etc).
Eradication of H pylori leads to ulcer healing and significantly diminished incidence of recurrence as well as complications (eg bleeding, perforation).
For further information regarding the management of Helicobacter pylori Infection, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
