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What is Helicobacter pylori infection?

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection occurs when Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria infect your stomach. This usually happens during childhood. A common cause of stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers), H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world.

What are the complications of H pylori infection?

Complications associated with H. pylori infection include: Ulcers. H. pylori can damage the protective lining of the stomach and small intestine. This can allow stomach acid to create an open sore (ulcer). About 10% of people with H. pylori will develop an ulcer. Inflammation of the stomach lining.

Can A H pylori infection cause stomach cancer?

If you have an H. pylori infection, you have an increased risk for stomach cancer later in life. If you have a strong family history of stomach cancer and other cancer risk factors, even though you may not have symptoms of a stomach ulcer, your healthcare provider may recommend being tested for H. pylori antibodies.

Does Helicobacter pylori cause DNA damage in human cells?

"Helicobacter pylori Infection Causes Characteristic DNA Damage Patterns in Human Cells". Cell Reports. 11 (11): 1703–13. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.05.030. PMID 26074077. ^ a b Muhammad JS, Eladl MA, Khoder G (February 2019).