Helicobacter+Pylori

=﻿ Helicobacter Pylori - By Brandon Wong 9.6 =

Helicobacter Pylori is a microaerophilic bacterium that inhabits areas of the stomach, particularly the pyloric antrum. Helicobacter Pylori was originally named Campylobacter pyloridis, but then was renamed C. Pylori, but then research shows that this bacterium does not belong in the genus Campylobacter, and was then under its own genus, Helicobacter.
 * The Common and Scientific name of the Disease.**

Helicobacter Pylori bacteria is to be transferred orally, by sharing the same bowl or food. HP can also be transferred by touching vomit or feces. A person can not be born with Helicobacter Pylori, you have to get infected. H. Pylori can be transferred in insanitary conditions, which is why almost have the world have H. Pylori in their stomach.
 * What causes it? How is it transmitted?**

Symptoms for Helicobacter Pylori include: - Mild nausea - Loss of appetite - Abdominal pain - Feeling bloated or fullness - Indigestion - Feeling hungry 1-3 hours after eating.
 * What are the symptoms? How long do they last? Are they deadly?**

H. Pylori can cause ulcers and gastritis, it is also strongly linked to development of stomach cancer. Helicobacter Pylori symptoms are not really deadly, but development of stomach cancer can be very dangerous enough to kill you.



If you are found with Helicobacter Pylori infection, antibiotic treatment of some kind will greatly help you. However, some patients need multiple breath tests, biopsies, endoscopies and different courses of treatment with different antibiotics. There is a small risk of people taking bismuth drugs(such as Pepto-Bismol) which may cause temporary grey staining of teeth and mouth, this can also cause constipation and diarrhea. Some cases of Helicobacter Pylori being too difficult to treat and might need different antibiotics or higher doses in order to treat it. Watch your diet and health.
 * Can it be cured? If so, how? If not, is there anyway to treat it?**

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