[Helicobacter pylori - characteristics of pathogen, pathogenesis and microbiological diagnosis of infections].

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori has been described as the important cause of cancer deaths in worldwide. It is also etiological agent of gastric ulcers, other diseases related to the digestive system and diseases beyond the digestive system. The study reviews the characteristics of the H. pylori. It also describes the pathogenesis and pathogenicity of H. pylori. The study presents a description of diagnostic methods used for H. pylori diagnosis.