Open AccessHelicobacter pylori infection and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth–more than what meets the eye
Author(s) -
Murali Dharan,
David R. Wozny
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7209
Subject(s) - medicine , small intestinal bacterial overgrowth , helicobacter pylori , gastroenterology , helicobacter pylori infection , disease , population , irritable bowel syndrome , environmental health
Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection is very common and affects a significant proportion of the world population. In contrast, the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in the general population is not well understood. There can be coexistence of both disease states in a given patient and their clinical symptoms may also overlap with one and another. There is no clear clinical guidelines for testing for and treating SIBO in patients with H . pylori infection. This review article explores the available evidence on the relationship between H. pylori infection and SIBO, diagnosis and treatment of these entities and also comments on associated non-gastrointestinal conditions.