Summary Background The epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection is poorly
understood. Aim To establish the reported regional and national prevalence of H. pylori …

Helicobacter pylori is the first formally recognized bacterial carcinogen and is one of the
most successful human pathogens, as over half of the world's population is colonized with …

Objective To clarify the full range of benefits and adverse consequences of Helicobacter
pylori eradication as a strategy for gastric cancer prevention, the community-based …

Helicobacter pylori in the developing world is associated with many unique challenges not
encountered in an industrialized setting. The 20% prevalence of infection with H. pylori …

Background Helicobacter pylori is a Gram negative bacterium that colonizes the stomach of
approximately two-thirds of the human population and it is involved in the pathogenesis of …

A first analysis of time trends in cancer mortality in China at the national level is presented.
Using a joinpoint regression model, based on data from a national mortality routine reporting …

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative microaerophilic bacterium that has colonized the
human gastric mucosa. This infection is very common and affects more than half of the …

Although most of Helicobacter pylori–related diseases are associated with male gender, the
role of gender as a risk factor for H. pylori infection is still debated. To assess the true …

Background. Helicobacter pylori infection affects more than half of the world's population.
The infection is generally acquired during childhood but can remain asymptomatic, with long …

Abstract Background: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori is higher in developing
countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of H. pylori …