Helicobacter pylori eradication: Not only early consequences

Helicobacter pylori – Not Only a Gastric Pathogene?

Petr Lukes1, Jaromir Astl1, Emil Pavlik2, Bela Potuznikova2, Jan Plzak1,3, Martin Chovanec1,3 and Jan Betka1 1Charles University in Prague, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty Hospital Motol, Prague 2Charles University in Prague, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, Prague 3Charles University in Prague, 1st ...

Helicobacter pylori: Eradication or Preservation

Helicobacter pylori infects about 50% of the world's population and inevitably results in the development of gastritis. Of those infected, about 10% develop peptic ulcer disease and roughly 1% develop gastric cancer. Conversely, some take the view that H. pylori infection provides some protection against gastro-esophageal reflux disease and possibly asthma. This review aims to explore the case ...

Helicobacter pylori and Migraine: Is Eradication of Helicobacter pylori Effective in Relief of Migraine Headache?

Background: Association between Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and migraine and the effect of HP eradication on relief of migraine headache have been studied but the results are controversial. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of HP eradication in treatment of patients affected by migraine. Materials and Methods: Eighty consecutive HP infected patients affected by migraine without au...

The only good Helicobacter pylori is a dead Helicobacter pylori.

Effects of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication on Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Background: Chronic idiopathic urticaria is defined as urticaria, which lasts for more than 8 weeks and has no apparent etiology. The aim of this study was to examine the causal role of Helicobacter pylori infection in chronic idiopathic urticaria. Methods: Fifty-six patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria and a negative response to skin prick test for common aeroallergens were selected. The...