Research Article: Possible Role of Helicobacter pylori in Ear Nose and Throat Diseases
Abstract:
Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped Gram-negative microaerophilic bacillus. It is known to be one of the most harmful bacteria. It affects more than half of the entire world population. The prevalence of H. pylori infection is increasing with age; it reaches about % by the age of years. H. pylori is assumed to cause many gastric diseases such as chronic and acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, lymphoma and adenocarcinoma.– In addition to its gastrointestinal effects, it can cause head and neck disorders, atherosclerosis, lung, hepato-biliary, hematological, and intestinal diseases. H. pylori is primarily found in the stomach, and numerous studies have linked it to disorders of the upper airways.– Patients with gastroesophageal reflux may develop OME due to damaging action of gastric acid on mucosal lining of Eustachian tube leading to oedema and Eustachian tube dysfunction.,
Introduction:
Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped Gram-negative microaerophilic bacillus. It is known to be one of the most harmful bacteria. It affects more than half of the entire world population. The prevalence of H. pylori infection is increasing with age; it reaches about % by the age of years. H. pylori is assumed to cause many gastric diseases such as chronic and acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, lymphoma and adenocarcinoma. – In addition to its gastrointestinal effects, it can cause head and neck disorders,…
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