What is Helicobacter pylori?
Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is a Gram-negative, micro-anaerobic bacterium that can survive in the acid environment of the stomach and is the only bacterium known to colonize the gastric mucosa. Helicobacter pylori is associated with the occurrence of a variety of gastric diseases, including chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoma, and gastric cancer. So it is of great importance to pay attention to the exist of Helicobacter pylori in our body. Since the symptoms of Helicobacter pylori appear, we need to realize the hidden dangers of our health.
What are the symptoms of Helicobacter pylori infection?
Symptoms of Helicobacter pylori infection may including upper abdominal pain, indigestion, acid reflux, heartburn, bad breath, upper abdominal discomfort, belching, fullness, nausea, and vomiting. However, many infected people may not have obvious symptoms. So we need more specific detection method for Helicobacter pylori.
How to prevent the spread of Helicobacter pylori?
The main routes of transmission of Helicobacter pylori are fecal-oral and oral-oral. To prevent its spread, the following measures can be taken:
Adopt a separate dining system or use public chopsticks to avoid sharing tableware.
Pay attention to personal hygiene and wash your hands frequently, especially after handling food and going to the toilet.
Avoid mouth-to-mouth feeding, especially when adults feed children.
Clean and disinfect tableware and kitchen utensils regularly.
Do not drink raw water or eat raw food, and ensure the safety of drinking water and food.
These measures can effectively reduce the risk of Helicobacter pylori transmission.
How to detect Helicobacter pylori?
For detecting Helicobacter pylori, we can detect the antigen of Helicobacter pylori in our body. For example, by using Singclean Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Test Kit, you can read the test result of Helicobacter pylori antigen. Singclean Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Test Kit (Immunochromatography) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative determination of helicobacter pylori antigen in human feces. It is used for the aid to diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. By 15 mins' detection, we can read the test result.
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