• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.67-71
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• 2014

Pediatric infection with Helicobacter pylori may occur early in childhood and persist lifelong. Global pediatric clinical studies have reported a decreasing tendency in the overall rate of H. pylori eradication. In pediatric patients with H. pylori infection, pediatric patients with peptic ulcer, and the first-degree relatives of patients with a history of gastric cancer, it is commonly recommended that H. pylori strains be eradicated. Antibiotic drug resistance to H. pylori, which has been reported to vary widely between geographic regions, is mainly associated with treatment failure in these patients. It is therefore imperative that the antibiotic resistance rates of H. pylori in children and adolescents be meticulously monitored across countries and throughout geographic regions. This paper particularly focuses on the antibiotic drug resistance of H. pylori and the thearpy of pediatric H. pylori infection cases.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2001

목적: 침대를 함께 사용하고 밀집된 공간에서 생활하는 것이 H. pylori 감염을 일으키는 의미 있는 위험 인자로 알려져 있다. 저자들은 훈련을 위해 합숙해야 하는 청소년 운동선수들에서 H. pylori 감염의 유병률을 조사하고 이를 일반 학생들과 비교해 보고자 하였다. 방법: 일반 고등학교 440명(남학생 228명과 여학생 212명)과 체육 고등학교의 운동 선수 220명(남학생 148명과 여학생 72명)을 대상으로 정맥 채혈과 설문지를 통한 조사가 이루어졌다. 첫째, 일반 학생과 운동 선수들의 H. pylori 감염의 유병률을 비교하기 위해 H. pylor에 대한 혈청 IgG 항체를 검사하였다. 둘째, H. pylori 감염에 영향을 미칠수 있는 위험 인자를 비교하기 위해 두 군간의 섭취하는 음식에 대한 영양 분석과 사회 경제적인 상태에 대한 설문지 조사가 시행되었다. 결과: 1) 육상 선수들의 H. pylori 감염의 유병률(43.2%)이 대조군(22.7%)에 비해 의미있게 높았다. 2) 두 군간에 영양섭취 및 Hollingshead 지표, 주택소유 여부, 혼잡지표 등의 사회경제적인 상태의 의미있는 차이는 없었다. 3) 다변량 회귀분석상 학교의 차이와 혼잡지표가 H. pylori 감염에 영향을 주는 유의한 인자였다. 결론: 훈련 캠프의 합숙생활이 청소년 운동 선수들에서 H. pylori 감염을 일으키는 의미있는 위험 인자가 될 수 있다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권20호
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• pp.9005-9008
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• 2014

Background: Gastric cancer is the second leading course of cancer death worldwide and H. pylori infection is an important risk factor for gastric cancer development. This study was design to evaluate the clinical, pathological features, survival rate and prevalence of H. pylori infection in gastric cancer in Thailand. Materials and Methods: Clinical information, histological features, endoscopic findings and H. pylori status were collected from gastric cancer patients from Thammasat university hospital during June 1996-December 2011. H. pylori infection was assessed by histological evaluation, rapid urease test and serological test. Clinical information, endoscopic findings and histopathology of all patients were recorded and compared between patients with active or non-active H. pylori infection. Results: A total of 100 gastric cancer patients (55 men and 45 women with mean age of $55{\pm}16.8years$) were enrolled in this study. Common presenting symptoms were dyspepsia (74%), weight loss (66%), anemia (63%) and anorexia (38%). Mean duration of symptoms prior to diagnosis was 98 days. Overall prevalence of H. pylori infection was 83% and active H. pylori infection was 40%. 1-year and 5-year survival rates were 43% and 0%. There was no significant difference between active H. pylori infection in different locations (proximal vs non-proximal: 47.1% vs 48.5%; P-value = 0.9, OR=0.9; 95%CI=0.3-3.1) and histology of gastric cancer (diffuse type vs intestinal type: 47.4% vs 50%; P-value = 0.8, OR=0.9, 95%CI=0.3-2.7). However, linitis plastica was significantly more common in non-active than active H. pylori infection (27.9% vs 0%; P-value<0.0001, OR=13.3, 95%CI=3.2-64.5). Moreover, gastric cancer stage 4 was higher in non-active than active H. pylori infection (93% vs 50%, P-value<0.001). Conclusions: Prevalence of H. pylori infection in Thai gastric cancer patients was high but active infection was low. Most gastric cancer patients presented in advance stage and had a grave prognosis. Screening for gastric cancer in high risk individuals might be an appropriate tool for early detection and improve the treatment outcome for this particular disease in Thailand.

• Laboraroty Animal Research
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.216-222
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• 2018

The efficacy of standard therapeutic strategies for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is decreasing over time due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains. As an alternative, the present study investigated the capacity of Lactobacilllus paracasei (L. paracasei) HP7, isolated from kimchi, to inhibit H. pylori growth. The effects of L. paracasei HP7 on H. pylori adhesion and H. pylori-induced inflammation were examined in AGS human gastric adenocarcinoma epithelial cells and a mouse model of H. pylori SS1 infection. L. paracasei HP7 reduced H. pylori adhesion to AGS cells and suppressed the inflammatory response in infected cells by downregulating interleukin-8. H. pylori colonization in the stomach of C57BL/6 mice was demonstrated by rapid urease test, and results showed significant decrease in mice post-treated with L. paracasei HP7. Additionally, L. paracasei HP7 decreased gastric inflammation and epithelial lesions in the stomach of H. pylori-infected mice. These results demonstrate that L. paracasei HP7 treatment can inhibit H. pylori growth and is thus a promising treatment for patients with gastric symptoms such as gastritis that are caused by H. pylori infection.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2022

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is associated with gastroduodenal diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer diseases, gastric adenocarcinoma, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. Furthermore, various extragastroduodenal diseases have been suggested to be related with H. pylori infection. Although no single factor has been considered the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a negative association was found between the prevalence of H. pylori and GERD severity. Additionally, the role of eradication therapy of H. pylori in reflux esophagitis is controversial, and a significant correlation was found between successful H. pylori eradication rate and reflux esophagitis development. H. pylori infection remains an inconclusive and important issue in GERD. Thus, more experimental studies are necessary to elucidate the potential mechanisms.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1167-1170
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• 2012

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection leads to many upper gastrointestinal diseases. Migrant workers are the main part of floating population in China. However, up to now, their health status has not been a focus of attention. Methods: In order to assess the status of H. pylori infection among migrant workers in Shijiazhuang, over five years we interviewed 324 individuals between 2007 and 2011. Each underwent a rapid urease test to identify H. pylori infection and socio-demographic indicators were collected using a survey questionnaire. Results: Our results showed that family income (P = 0.003), dietetic hygiene (P = 0.005), education (P = 0.004) and marital status (P = 0.007) were associated with H. pylori infection. Conclusion: We found that migrant workers had little basic knowledge of H. pylori and their prevalence of infection remains high. Therefore, we need to promote education and awareness of H. pylori and to ensure access to diagnosis and treatment for infected workers.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2000년도 추계학술발표대회 및 bio-venture fair
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• pp.264-265
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• 2000

Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) is the causative agent of chronic gastritis and the single most important factor in peptic ulcer disease, however, the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying H, pylori infection are not well understood. Futhermore, there is a strong association between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer. Various diagnostic methods for detecting H. pylori infection are available. These can be divided into invasive methods, requiring endoscopy, and non-invasive tests, mainly 13C-urea breath tests and serologic detection of antibodies. Rapid urease test is the most recommendable endoscopic test for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection, presently. CLO test kit is the represent of rapid urease test kits. The principles of CLO test kit is that hydrolysis of urea by urease Is detected by a dye indicators showing a color change. Our device is used same principle but we improved the reaction time is more faster and positive color change is more distinctive from the color of the negative specimen. So, this kit is more reliable because it response faster and accuracy.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.150-155
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• 2009

목 적: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) 감염 유병률은 사회 경제적 수준에 따라 다르게 나타난다. 최근 우리나라가 경제적 성장을 이루면서 H. pylori 유병률에 변화가 있을 것으로 생각되나 소아를 대상으로 한 보고가 없다. 이번 연구에서는 기능성 반복성 복통 환아를 대상으로 지난 18년간의 H. pylori 유병률 변화를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 1991년 7월부터 2008년 12월까지 반복성 복통으로 서울대병원을 찾은 1,194명(남아 499명, 여아 695명)의 환아들을 대상으로 하였으며 평균나이는 9.2${\pm}$3.1세였다. 모든 환아들은 상부위장관 내시경 검사를 시행 받았으며 CLO test로 H. pylori 감염을 판단하였다. 지난 18년간 H. pylori 감염률의 변화와 성별, 연령에 따른 감염률의 변화를 분석하였다. 결 과: 반복성 복통 환아의 H. pylori 감염률은 1991~1993년 25.1%, 1994~1996년 23.1%, 1997~1999년 19.3%, 2000~2002년 16.1%, 2003~2005년 11.3%, 2006~2008년 10.8%로 지난 18년간 유의하게 감소하였으며(p<0.001) 성별, 연령과 상관없이 모두 감소하였다. 결 론: 반복성 복통 환아에서 지난 18년간 H. pylori 감염률은 유의하게 감소하였으며 이는 사회 경제적 발전에 의한 것으로 생각한다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.657-660
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• 2015

Background: A diagnosis of H. pylori infection can be made by invasive or non-invasive methods. Several noninvasive diagnostic tests based on the detection of H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) have been developed. The Genx H. pylori stool antigen card test is a new rapid, non-invasive test that is based on monoclonal immunochromatographic assay. The aim of this study was to determine its sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy for diagnosing H. pylori infection in adult patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 162 patients were included in the study. A gastric biopsy was collected for histopathology and rapid urease testing. Stool specimens for HpSA testing were also collected. Patients were considered H. pylori positive if two invasive tests (histological and rapid urease tests) were positive. Results: Using the reference test, 50.6% of the samples were positive for H. pylori infection. The Genx H. pylori antigen test was positive in 19.7% of patients. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of the Genx H. pylori antigen test were 51.6%, 96.0%, 88.8%, 76.1%, and 79.0%, respectively. Conclusions: The Genx H. pylori stool antigen card test is a new non-invasive method that is fast and simple to perform but provides less reliable results.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.168-174
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• 2010

Purpose: Infection with Helicobacter pylori is an important risk factor for gastric cancer in humans. We compared the clinicopathologic features of gastric cancer patients based on H. pylori infection. Materials and Methods: We prospectively studied 155 patients who had gastric cancer and underwent gastrectomies in 1 hospital in Korea. We examined H. pylori infections using the rapid urease test (RUT) with gastrectomy specimens and collected clinical and pathologic data. Results: The number of H. pylori infections based on the RUT was 137 (88%). The H. pylori-negative group was significantly associated with AGC and tumor histology. H. pylori infection was significantly correlated with type I/IIa in EGC and type III/IV/V in AGC. AGC was significantly correlated with larger tumor size, lymphatic invasion, perineural invasion, and H. pylori infection based on univariate and multivariate analyses. Conclusions: We report the prevalence of H. pylori based on the RUT in gastric cancer patients. H. pylori infection influences the tumor histology, progression, and growth type of gastric cancer.