Abstract
Helicobacter pylori infection is commonly found worldwide. In Indonesia, the prevalence of H. pylori infection is 22.1%. The bacteria are responsible for gastritis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastric cancer.Helicobacter pylori may also has a role in functional dyspepsia. Diagnostic approach consists of noninvasive and invasive examinations. One of the invasive strategy is upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy and gastric mucosa biopsy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-174 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Acta medica Indonesiana |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2017 |
Keywords
- Endoscopy
- Helicobacter pylori
- dyspepsia
- gastric cancer
- gastritis