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What is the major virulence factor of Helicobacter Pylori?
What is the major virulence factor of Helicobacter Pylori?
- Production of CO2
- Motility by flagella
- Oxidase positivity
- Production of ammonia (NH3) (correct)
How is Helicobacter Pylori diagnosed?
How is Helicobacter Pylori diagnosed?
- Gram staining
- Urea breath test (correct)
- Blood culture
- Skin biopsy
Which condition is associated with Helicobacter Pylori infection that causes an increase in acid production by increasing gastrin or decreasing somatostatin?
Which condition is associated with Helicobacter Pylori infection that causes an increase in acid production by increasing gastrin or decreasing somatostatin?
- Gastritis
- Lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
- Gastric ulcers
- Gastric adenocarcinoma (correct)
What is the treatment for Helicobacter Pylori infection that involves a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)?
What is the treatment for Helicobacter Pylori infection that involves a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)?
Which test can be used to detect Helicobacter Pylori infection by looking for oxidase positivity?
Which test can be used to detect Helicobacter Pylori infection by looking for oxidase positivity?
What symptom is typically associated with Helicobacter Pylori-induced gastritis?
What symptom is typically associated with Helicobacter Pylori-induced gastritis?
What is the major virulence factor of Helicobacter Pylori that allows it to reduce the acidity of the stomach?
What is the major virulence factor of Helicobacter Pylori that allows it to reduce the acidity of the stomach?
Which test can detect Helicobacter Pylori infection by using radioactive urea that is broken down and exhaled as CO2 and NH3 by urease-positive organisms?
Which test can detect Helicobacter Pylori infection by using radioactive urea that is broken down and exhaled as CO2 and NH3 by urease-positive organisms?
What symptom is commonly associated with Helicobacter Pylori-induced gastritis that occurs in the gastric antrum?
What symptom is commonly associated with Helicobacter Pylori-induced gastritis that occurs in the gastric antrum?
Which condition can Helicobacter Pylori infection lead to due to chronic infection causing increased acid production by altering hormone levels?
Which condition can Helicobacter Pylori infection lead to due to chronic infection causing increased acid production by altering hormone levels?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in the treatment for Helicobacter Pylori infection due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in the treatment for Helicobacter Pylori infection due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis?
Which enzyme activity is characteristic of Helicobacter Pylori, allowing it to break down urea into ammonia and CO2?
Which enzyme activity is characteristic of Helicobacter Pylori, allowing it to break down urea into ammonia and CO2?
