| Theme | Helicobacter pylori update | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Recurrence of Helicobacter pylori After Successful Eradication in Japan | |
| Publish Date | 2005/01 | |
| Author | Atsushi Takagi | Departmenf of Infernal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine |
| Author | Ryuzo Deguchi | Departmenf of Infernal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine |
| Author | Seiichiro Kojima | Departmenf of Infernal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | The reinfection rate with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) varies among different studies. Considered the view point of from molecular fingerprinting analysis of strains, the early recurrence of H. pylori infection, within twelve months, mainly represents recrudescence of persistent infection. Although the prevalence of H. pylori in Japan is high compared with other industrial countries, reinfection rate with H. pylori after successful eradication is 1.5%. | |