Helicobacter Pylori: Bacterial Infection Quiz

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Who discovered Helicobacter pylori and in what year?

Australian scientists Barry Marshall and Robin Warren discovered Helicobacter pylori in 1982.

What type of bacteria is Helicobacter pylori and where does it infect?

Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining.

What percentage of the world's population is estimated to be infected with H. pylori?

Approximately half of the world's population is estimated to be infected with H. pylori.

What are the three methods that can be used to detect H. pylori disease?

<p>The three methods are blood test, stool test, and breath test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the breath test for H. pylori work?

<p>The breath test involves drinking a liquid containing a special substance that H. pylori can break down, then breathing into a bag for analysis of certain gases that indicate the presence of H. pylori.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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