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Helicobacter pylori

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  • Presents the latest knowledge on all aspects of H. pylori infection and its consequences
  • Offers detailed guidance on diagnosis and treatment
  • Covers epidemiology, pathophysiology, antibiotic resistance, and reinfection rates

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Table of contents (55 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Epidemiology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. Pathophysiology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 21-21
    2. Gastric Colonization by H. pylori

      • Elizabeth A. Marcus, David R. Scott
      Pages 23-34
    3. Change of Acid Secretions, Ghrelin and Leptin, by H. pylori

      • Nayoung Kim, Yoon Jin Choi
      Pages 53-76
    4. Host Factor: Genetic Polymorphism

      • Jung Mook Kang
      Pages 103-110
  4. Diagnosis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 111-111
    2. Serology

      • Nayoung Kim
      Pages 113-118
    3. Culture

      • Jaeyeon Kim
      Pages 129-133
    4. Urea Breath Test

      • Yong Hwan Kwon
      Pages 135-143
    5. H. pylori Stool Antigen Test

      • Hye Ran Yang
      Pages 145-148
    6. Specific Conditions: Children

      • Hye Ran Yang
      Pages 149-155
  5. Symptom

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 163-163

About this book

This book presents the current state of knowledge regarding the ability of Helicobacter pylori to colonize the gastrointestinal tract, the global epidemiology of H. pylori infection, transmission routes, the pathophysiology of H. pylori-related gastroduodenal and other diseases, diagnosis and treatment methods, guidelines for eradication, antibiotic resistance, the reinfection rate after H. pylori eradication, and animal models of H. pylori or related Helicobacter infection. The aim is to equip readers around the world with the understanding required in order to implement effective methods of H. pylori eradication and to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. The text is clearly written and is complemented by many helpful illustrations. This book will be a great asset in clinical practice for all practitioners who are involved in caring for patients with H. pylori-related diseases or have an interest in the subject. It will also be a useful source of information for medical students and for intelligent laypeople seeking information on H. pylori.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (Republic of)

    Nayoung Kim

About the editor

Nayoung Kim MD Ph.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Helicobacter pylori

  • Editors: Nayoung Kim

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-706-2

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5706-0Published: 09 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-287-706-2Published: 16 June 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 556

  • Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations, 103 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Gastroenterology, Bacteriology

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eBook USD 129.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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