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Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) (cont.)

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Prevention

Personal hygiene is the first step in decreasing human to human transmission. This is especially important for those involved in food preparation, either in the home or in public places. Vaccines to prevent the infection are being developed but are still in the research phase and not available for human use.

Helicobacter pylori is a worldwide epidemic, and the bacteria have infected humans for thousands of years. It is seen more frequently in populations afflicted with poverty and lack of access to clean water and sewage removal. Increasing basic living standards and providing clean water should decrease the potential for infection.

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Helicobacter Pylori Infection »

In 1983, Warren (a biologist) and Marshall (a clinician) described Helicobacter pylori (HP).

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