Helicobacter pylori and Gastroduodenal Pathology

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In the rapidly evolving field of Helicobacter infection new data on

pathogenetic and pathophysiological mechanism have appeared. New methods

which will be more sensitive and specific in the diagnosis of the infection are being developed and in this proceedings the first attempt using PCR technology is published. From the clinical point of view, a challenging

aspect that needs clarification, is the observation which suggests an

appearance of a correlation between the presence of the bacteria and

abdominal pain and other symptoms in children whereas in old age no

such correlation is evident. The relationship of H. pylori and gastric cancer is studied with histopathological data and epidemiological

approaches. On the treatment side schemes using short courses and new

antibiotic combinations are being investigated and preliminary data are

reported.