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Helicobacter pylori infection and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth–more than what meets the eye

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is very common and affects a significant proportion of the world population. In contrast, the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in the general population is not well understood. There can be coexistence of both disease states in a gi...

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Autores principales: Dharan, Murali, Wozny, David
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9353905/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36158005
http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7209
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Sumario:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is very common and affects a significant proportion of the world population. In contrast, the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in the general population is not well understood. There can be coexistence of both disease states in a given patient and their clinical symptoms may also overlap with one and another. There is no clear clinical guidelines for testing for and treating SIBO in patients with H. pylori infection. This review article explores the available evidence on the relationship between H. pylori infection and SIBO, diagnosis and treatment of these entities and also comments on associated non-gastrointestinal conditions.