Helicobacter pylori - 50% of the world´s population is infected
Why an early detection matters
Helicobacter pylori is one of the most prevalent and recognized bacterium which is carried by more than half of the world population. It has therefore been classified as a tpye-1 carcinogen by the WHO (World Health Organization) and IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer).
In many countries, the incidence of H. pylori infection has been decreasing in association with improved standards of living. Yet the prevalence of this bacterium is still ubiquitous. The prevalence remains high in most developing countries and is generally related to socioeconomic status and levels of hygiene.
Over the past decade, there has been a sharp interest to use noninvasive tests in diagnosis of a H. pylori infection.
