Staycie Hale by https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8 Helicobacter Pylori en-us 2021-04-26 00:09:30 UTC 2025-03-04 02:24:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f49c.png Helicobacter pylori, also known as H. pylori is a human pathogen that affects the stomach and the upper small intestine. sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457277439 2021-04-26 00:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457277439 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457322713 2021-04-26 00:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457322713 H. pylori can cause peptic ulcers, gastriatis ( inflamation of the stomach lining) and in some cases cancer. sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457328111 2021-04-26 00:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457328111 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457362005 2021-04-26 01:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457362005 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457362802 2021-04-26 01:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457362802 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457363913 Microscopic view of H. pylori ]]> 2021-04-26 01:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457363913 Prevention sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457370871 Proper hand washing and  hygiene, most especially in food preparation. 

]]> 2021-04-26 01:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457370871 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457381148 2021-04-26 01:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457381148 Ulcer caused by H. pylori sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457381718 2021-04-26 01:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457381718 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457382760 Helicobacter pylori gets its name from its helical shape]]> 2021-04-26 01:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457382760 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457383508 H. pylori's shape helps it to burrow in to the lining of the stomach this is one reason it can be hard to treat. The burrowing also increases the risk of stomach ulcers ]]> 2021-04-26 01:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457383508 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457388867 H. pylori is gram-negative bacterium.]]> 2021-04-26 01:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457388867 Symptoms of Helicobacter pylori sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457389683 2021-04-26 01:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457389683 How H. pylori contracted sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457405337 H. pylori can be contracted by direct contact with bodily fluids such as saliva, fecal matter and vomit as well as contaminated food and water.  H pylori tends to be more common in areas with poor water and sewage systems.]]> 2021-04-26 01:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457405337 Who Can Become Infected sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457423407 Most people with H. pylori do not even realize the have it as they do not experience symptoms.  Infections normally happen during childhood is not uncommon for adults to become infected.]]> 2021-04-26 01:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457423407 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457436717 Blood test can be used to detect H. pylori antigens however, the most accurate are urea breath and stool test. ]]> 2021-04-26 01:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457436717 Treatment sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457454911 Helicobacter pylori can be very difficult to treat as the bacteria has become more resistant to antiboitics. H pylori is treated using a combonation of two of the following: Clarithromycin, Tetracycline, Levofloxacin, Metronidazole and Amoxicillin
Often times quadruple therapy is required as well as adding an antacid.
]]> 2021-04-26 01:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457454911 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457508562 This bacterium is lophoptrichous, it has 3-7 flagella extending from one end, ]]> 2021-04-26 02:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457508562 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457532636 2021-04-26 02:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457532636 sahale03 https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457533737 2021-04-26 02:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sahale03/st6a1brgl5bwxzt8/wish/1457533737