Helicobacter Pylori

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Type of disease

bacterial

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Transmission/Infection

oral-fecal routes through contaminated food, water, or saliva

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General signs and symptoms

stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dark stools

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What body systems/organs are involved?

stomach

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Any toxins or virulence factors?

urease enzyme, cytotoxins, and adhesins

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Identification/Confirmation?

urea breath test, stool antigen test, endoscopy

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What shape do each bacteria have?

helical

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Classic signs/symptoms

gastric ulcers

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Treatment, cure, common antibiotics?

Amoxicillin (antibioitc)

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How can transmission be prevented?

Good hygiene, safe water, properly preparing food