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More Like This ? H. pylori
Factoid 736 - Created: 1999-09-21 00:18:33-04 - Modified: 2004-07-21 03:33:27-04
ACR Codes: 7.2
Helicobactor Pylori (H. pylori) was discovered in 1983. It has been implicated as a caustive factor for:
gastritis
gastric ulcer
gastric neoplasms, including gastric cancer

Incidence - approximately 1/3 of US, up to 1/2 of the over 60 age group

Most pts are asymptomatic and current recommendations are to limit treatment to pts with disease signs and symptoms.

Treatment - clarithromycin + metronidazole/amoxicillin and an acidity inhibitor.
Reference(s):
Nadgir RN, Levine MS: Update on Helicobacter Pylori. Applied Radiology 1999; 28: 10 - 14; Accepted by jsmirnio
Location:
Gastrointestinal 		Sublocation:
Stomach		Category:
Ulcer, ulceration
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