The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology (대한소화기학회지)

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Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection

헬리코박터 파일로리 감염 진단의 최신 지견

  • Huh, Cheal Wung (Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Byung-Wook (Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 허철웅 (가톨릭대학교 인천성모병원 소화기내과) ;
  • 김병욱 (가톨릭대학교 인천성모병원 소화기내과)
  • Received : 2018.09.09
  • Accepted : 2018.09.17
  • Published : 2018.11.25
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Abstract

Accurate diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is mandatory for the effective management of many gastroduodenal diseases. Currently, various diagnostic methods are available for detecting these infections, and the choice of method should take into account the clinical condition, accessibility, advantage, disadvantage, as well as cost-effectiveness. The diagnostic methods are divided into invasive (endoscopic-based) and non-invasive methods. Non-invasive methods included urea breath test, stool antigen test, serology, and molecular methods. Invasive methods included endoscopic imaging, rapid urease test, histology, culture, and molecular methods. In this article, we provide a review of the currently available options and recent advances of various diagnostic methods.

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