The performance of the IRUT was compared with culture, histology, RUT, and UBT. Conclusions: IRUT is a sensitive, specific and very rapid (within 20 min) method of detecting H. pylori infection.

Approximately 30% to 40% of people in the U.S. get an H. pylori infection at some point. The bacteria can cause ulcers to ...

The authors conclude that infection with cagA-positive strains of H. pylori could be a strong predisposing factor for the development of gastric adenocarcinoma.

Methods: A total of 337 patients with persistent H. pylori infection, after first-line ... was evaluated by the 13 C-urea breath test, histology, or the rapid urease test. Results: The eradication ...