Open AccessCystic fibrosis and Helicobacter pylori infection
Author(s) -
Angelica-Cristina Marin,
Dana-Teodora Anton-Păduraru,
Nicoleta-Bianca Cloşcă,
Doina Mihăilă,
Marin Burlea
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
romanian journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-6051
pISSN - 1454-3389
DOI - 10.37897/rjid.2016.2.2
Subject(s) - cystic fibrosis , helicobacter pylori , medicine , helicobacter pylori infection , fibrosis , gastroenterology , disease , helicobacter
Helicobacter pylori infection is the most frequent bacterian infection and the main cause of duodenal ulcerations. The prevalence in patients with cysic fibrosis is controversial. The paper present generale data about Helicobacter pylori and the particularities of this infection in cystic fibrosis (cystic fibrosis paradox). The authors concluded that although the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastroduodenal disease in cystic fibrosis are controversial, however, its role should not be underestimated.