H.pylori Bacterium Characteristics and Transmission
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What is the shape of H.pylori?

  • Rod
  • Bacilli
  • Cocci
  • Spiral (correct)

    • What is the main function of the tuft of sheated polar flagella in H.pylori?

  • To neutralize stomach acid
  • To help in reproduction
  • To aid in attachment to host cells
  • To move away from the acidic environment (correct)

    • What is the pH of the thick protective mucous layer on top of the gastric epithelium?

  • 6-7 (correct)
  • 8-9
  • 1-2
  • 4-5

    • What is the main reason most bacteria cannot withstand the acidity in the gastric lumen?

    <p>Damage to periplasmic and cytoplasmic proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cytoplasmic urease play in maintaining cytoplasmic pH homeostasis for H.pylori?

    <p>Hydrolyzing urea to ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary route of transmission for H.pylori infection?

    <p>Oral/oral route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with an increased risk due to H.pylori infection?

    <p>Peptic ulcer disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic allows H.pylori to persist despite the development of gastric mucosal inflammatory response and humoral immune response?

    <p>Urease positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the higher incidence of H.pylori infection among institutionalized children/adults?

    <p>Close contact among individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key virulent factor in the pathogenesis of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease due to H. pylori?

    <p>Flagella and urease production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of H. pylori cases result in gastric pathologies such as gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the most common stool test used to detect H. pylori infection performed?

    <p>It looks for proteins associated with H. pylori infection in the stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Urea Breath test detect in individuals with H. pylori infection?

    <p>Carbon molecules released as a result of H. pylori infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of examination may be used to determine the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection?

    <p>Upper endoscopy examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PCR on a stool sample detect in relation to H. pylori?

    <p>Mutation in drug-resistant strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cancer is associated with H. pylori infection?

    <p>Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what age group can the Urea Breath test be used to detect H. pylori infection?

    <p>Adults and children over 6 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is repeat testing after treatment important for H. pylori infection?

    <p>To ensure H. pylori is gone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for most bacteria being unable to withstand the acidity in the gastric lumen?

    <p>Damage to periplasmic and cytoplasmic proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cytoplasmic urease in maintaining cytoplasmic pH homeostasis for H. pylori?

    <p>Hydrolyzing urea to ammonia to neutralize the acidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables H. pylori to persist despite the development of gastric mucosal inflammatory response and humoral immune response?

    <p>Ability to neutralize acidity using urease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the tuft of sheathed polar flagella in H. pylori?

    <p>To facilitate movement away from the acid environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does H. pylori neutralize the acidic environment in the gastric lumen?

    <p>By hydrolyzing urea to produce ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of acidic pH on periplasmic and cytoplasmic proteins in bacteria?

    <p>It damages periplasmic and cytoplasmic proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a key role in the pathogenesis of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease due to H. pylori?

    <p>Presence of flagella and urease production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of producing a thick protective mucous layer with a pH of 6-7 on top of the gastric epithelium?

    <p>To prevent damage to periplasmic and cytoplasmic proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of examination may be used to determine the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection?

    <p>Upper endoscopy examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is repeat testing after treatment important for Helicobacter pylori infection?

    <p>To ensure eradication of Helicobacter pylori from the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Helicobacter pylori cases result in gastric pathologies such as gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer?

    <p>&gt;30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common stool test used to detect H. pylori?

    <p>Stool antigen test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test involves swallowing a pill containing tagged carbon molecules to detect H. pylori infection?

    <p>Urea Breath test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of endoscopy in relation to H. pylori detection?

    <p>To view any problems in the upper digestive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what age group can the Urea Breath test be used for detecting H. pylori infection?

    <p>Children over 6 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of PCR on a stool sample in relation to H. pylori detection?

    <p>To detect mutation in drug-resistant strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of examination involves threading a long, flexible tube with a tiny camera down the throat, esophagus, and into the stomach and first part of the intestine?

    <p>Upper endoscopy examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stool antigen test look for in relation to H. pylori infection?

    <p>Proteins associated with H. pylori infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase in gastric parietal cells?

    <p>Omeprazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of metronidazole in the antibiotic-based Triple Therapy for H. pylori eradication?

    <p>Eradicating H. pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment regimen duration for the Antibiotic-based Triple Therapy for H. pylori eradication?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage range of effectiveness in eradicating H. pylori with the 7-day Triple Therapy treatment?

    <p>80-90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential outcome can result from the eradication of H. pylori using Triple Therapy?

    <p>Complete remission of MALT lymphoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the Triple Therapy regimen suppresses gastric acid secretion?

    <p>Omeprazole/lansoprazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can heal post eradication of H. pylori using Triple Therapy?

    <p>Gastritis and ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Helicobacter Pylori Characteristics

    • H. pylori is spiral-shaped
    • It has a tuft of sheathed polar flagella, which enables motility and penetration of the thick protective mucous layer
    • The bacterium produces cytoplasmic urease, which helps maintain cytoplasmic pH homeostasis

    Infection and Transmission

    • H. pylori infection is primarily spread through the fecal-oral route
    • The infection is more common among institutionalized children and adults due to poor hygiene and close living quarters

    Gastric Environment

    • The thick protective mucous layer on top of the gastric epithelium has a pH of 6-7
    • The acidic environment in the gastric lumen has a pH of around 2, making it difficult for most bacteria to survive

    H. pylori Adaptations

    • Cytoplasmic urease helps maintain cytoplasmic pH homeostasis, allowing H. pylori to survive in the acidic environment
    • The bacterium's ability to persist despite the development of gastric mucosal inflammatory response and humoral immune response is due to its ability to evade the host's immune system

    Diagnosis

    • The Urea Breath test detects 13C- or 14C-urea in individuals with H.pylori infection
    • Stool antigen tests detect H. pylori antigens in stool samples
    • PCR on a stool sample detects H. pylori DNA
    • Endoscopy and biopsy may be used to determine the presence of H. pylori infection

    Pathogenesis and Complications

    • H. pylori infection is associated with an increased risk of gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer
    • About 10% of H. pylori cases result in gastric pathologies
    • H. pylori infection is a key factor in the development of gastric cancer

    Treatment

    • The Antibiotic-based Triple Therapy treatment regimen involves a proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and metronidazole
    • Metronidazole is effective against H. pylori due to its ability to inhibit DNA synthesis
    • The treatment regimen duration is 7-14 days, with an effectiveness rate of 80-90%
    • Eradication of H.pylori using Triple Therapy can lead to healing of gastric ulcers and prevention of gastric cancer

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    Test your knowledge about the characteristics and transmission of H. pylori bacterium. Learn about its gram-negative, spiral shape with tuft of sheathed polar flagella, microaerophilic nature, and urease positivity. Understand its ability to colonize the stomach and persist despite the development of inflammatory and immune responses. Explore the associated risks of peptic ulcer disease and gastric adenocarcinoma, along with the routes of transmission.

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