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Other Helicobactor species
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:50 pm
by Wil
I recently read an article about other Halicobactor species of bacteria. Are there other Halicobactor species, other than pylori that can affect humans?
Re: Other Helicobactor species
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:50 pm
by Helico_expert
Yes, it is possible that other Helicobacter species to infect human. Some farmers stay too close with the farm animals and they can be infected by H. suis or H. heilmannii from domestic animals.
For your information, there are now over 40 species of Helicobacter discovered.
Re: Other Helicobactor species
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:16 pm
by aakicee
So my question is whether there is a specific Australia-wide protocol for who and when to test and treat for H. pylori.
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Re: Other Helicobactor species
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:45 pm
by Helico_expert
I have not physically seen the guideline, but I think there is. The prevalence of H. pylori in Australia is only around 15%. I interviewed a few doctors and they say they only have 1 or 2 patients a month asking for urea breath test. So, in such low prevalence country, it is better to use the Test and Treat approach.