Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori Infection

Author: Daniela Lazar

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-06-12

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1837681708

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This book represents a comprehensive effort to investigate the complexity of Helicobacter pylori infection. As editors and contributors, we aim to provide a thorough exploration of the pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and contemporary clinical strategies in managing H. pylori-associated diseases. This book takes us through the multifaceted world of H. pylori infection. The first section provides thorough insights into the most recent knowledge of the pathogenesis, virulence factors, and complex adaptive modalities of H. pylori that allow it to colonize the stomach, evade our immune defenses, and trigger inflammation. This book’s forefront lies in the evolution of diagnosis and clinical management. The book presents modern indications and treatment regimens for H. pylori infection, taking on the emerging challenges posed by antibiotic resistance and exploring the promise of future therapeutic strategies. An increasing number of investigations suggest that H. pylori infection might be involved in many extra gastric disorders such as cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, dermatological, hematologic, ophthalmic, hepatobiliary, or even allergic diseases. The second section of our book provides the latest information on the potential role of this bacterium in different extra gastric conditions. Doctors of all specialties should take into consideration the possible presence and implications of H. pylori infection. This book is more than just a scientific treatise, it is a testimony to the enduring quest for knowledge and the impact it has on human health. It is addressed to a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and individuals intrigued by the fascinating world of microbes and their influence on our well-being. As you turn the pages, prepare to unravel the mysteries of H. pylori infection. This book will equip you with the latest knowledge, ignite your curiosity, and inspire you to contribute to the ongoing battle against this enigmatic foe. Join us on this journey and let us unlock the secrets of H. pylori together.

The Helicobacter pylori Handbook
The Helicobacter pylori Handbook

Author: RV Heatley

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 1999-02-02

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780632051762

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The link between Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcer disease has been one of the most significant discoveries in the past decade. The role of this organism in the development of non-ulcer dyspepsia, gastric cancer, lymphoma and even heart disease is also attracting much interest. For those whose speciality lies outside of gastroenterology it is extremely difficult to keep abreast of this rapidly moving area. In the last year alone (1998), 1,300 works on Helicobacter pylori have been published. With this in mind, The Helicobacter pylori Handbook/b> provides a concise and up-to-date review of H.pylori infection, with updated sections on its diagnosis and treatment, and the position of H.pylori eradication in the management of gastrointestinal disorders.

Introduction to Gastrointestinal Diseases Vol. 2
Introduction to Gastrointestinal Diseases Vol. 2

Author: Jakub Fichna

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 3319598856

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Learn the basics and more of gastrointestinal diseases. Gastrointestinal diseases have become a major medical, social and economic burden worldwide. The larger the number of patients suffering from gastric ulcer and colorectal cancer, the greater the need to properly diagnose and cure. This book is a comprehensive guide through GI diseases, which can be used by practitioners and patients. It will allow: - to explore the mechanisms underlying GI diseases - to accurately diagnose and find the best treatment - to learn how to alleviate GI disease symptoms by changing diet and lifestyle This guide has been written by experts in the field who understand the needs of doctors and their patients. With this book, you will make sure that the GI disease can be properly managed.

Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori

Author: Nayoung Kim

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789812877055

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This book presents the current state of knowledge regarding the ability of Helicobacter pylori to colonize the gastrointestinal tract, the global epidemiology of H. pylori infection, transmission routes, the pathophysiology of H. pylori-related gastroduodenal and other diseases, diagnosis and treatment methods, guidelines for eradication, antibiotic resistance, the reinfection rate after H. pylori eradication, and animal models of H. pylori or related Helicobacter infection. The aim is to equip readers around the world with the understanding required in order to implement effective methods of H. pylori eradication and to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. The text is clearly written and is complemented by many helpful illustrations. This book will be a great asset in clinical practice for all practitioners who are involved in caring for patients with H. pylori-related diseases or have an interest in the subject. It will also be a useful source of information for medical students and for intelligent laypeople seeking information on H. pylori.

Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori

Author: John Holton

Publisher: Clinical Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781904392897

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One of the most common infections in the world, and while most of those colonised by H. pylori will remain symptom free, about 20% of them may develop serious gastroduodenal disease including peptic ulcers or gastric cancer. H. pylori is the only bacterium linked to the development of cancer and consequently it is an important focus of research. Moreover, H. pylori may be related to a wide range of extra-gastrointestinal disease such as coronary heart disease, stroke, migraine, rosaceae and gall bladder disease. And, although the incidence of H. pylori infection is falling in industrialized countries it remains an important pathogen globally and as the prevalence of antibiotic resistance increases, the eradication rate of the organism is falling with a consequent failure to cure the ulcer disease. Against this background, this new work sets out the pathology, clinical presentation and options for treatment of H. pylori infection. A reference not only for clinicians but also microbiologists, it provides in a single volume an uptodate summary of our current knowledge of this organism and the many ways in which it impacts upon public health in all parts of the world.

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapy of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapy of Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Author: C. Scarpignato

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13:

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There are few areas in medical science where the information explosion exceeds the capacity for a busy clinician to keep up to date. One such area is Helicobacter pylori. Since the first paper identifying H. pylori was published in 1983, great progress has occurred concerning H. pylori and its causal relationship to gastritis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastric cancer. In a field which is moving so fast, a lot of new information is continuously reported at medical meetings, often published only in abstract form, without further appearing in peer-reviewed journals. Even gastroenterologists, unless actively involved in the field of H. pylori research themselves, find it difficult to keep abreast of the field. Although several volumes and monographs have appeared on H. pylori, this book is the only one entirely devoted to the clinical pharmacology and therapy of the Helicobacter infection. It is clear that the real-world indications for H. pylori treatment are being broadened, and it is impossible to turn back the tide of prescribing by primary care physicians or gastroenterologists. Some effective and safe eradication regimens are available today but several new ones, often simple variations of an old scheme, are being proposed as equally effective and safe. This volume, which covers the treatment of all the H. pylori-related digestive diseases as well as the management of treatment failure and reinfection, will be a valuable reference text for all those physicians who pursue the cure of this common human infection.

Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections
Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections

Author: Guy D. Eslick

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-01-17

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 032354844X

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Many bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi play key roles in the development of gastrointestinal diseases, and this practical reference brings you up to speed with this increasingly important area. Covering a broad range of GI diseases and cancers, this resource provides an expert overview of the field, ideal for all gastroenterologists and infectious disease physicians. Covers infections associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus, gallbladder disease, acute pancreatitis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, Whipple Disease, Crohn’s Disease, and more. Discusses esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and colorectal cancer. Includes chapters on gut microbiome, fecal transplants, and the molecular pathgenesis of gastrointestinal infections. Consolidates today’s available information on this timely topic into a single convenient resource.