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hmm.... i think its H. Pylori

It increases the risk of Gastric Carcinoma & it can also increase the risk of Gastric MALTomas.
 

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hmm....

urease +ve, gram negative rod, associated with Peptic ulcer disease in the antral region mainly..

Presence can be checked by stool antigen, antibody essay & Urea breath test.... i don't know which is the superior though... treated with triple therapy

i think thats all... that comes to my mind regarding H. Pylori rite now...:eek:
 
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