title: [A consensus on Helicobacter pylori and gastroduodenal pathology].
abstract: The current debate involving Helicobacter pylori (H.p.) and its potential role as an etiological factor for some digestive diseases, as well as the recent discussion through different mass media of this bacterium, including the American N.I.H. Consensus, have lead to the discussion of the H.p. problem, in order to clarify its real importance in acid-related diseases. Thus we want, as gastroenterologists, to give an overview of the current status, so as to facilitate the general practitioner work when confronted with gastrointestinal diseases, particularly related to H.p. Our purpose is to provide a critical and objective view regarding the implications of H.p. infection, and explain when treatment is needed and how this treatment should be accomplished.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu, San Sebastián.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Arenas Miravé
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Balanzó Tintoré
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berenguer Lapuerta
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Coll Monegal
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Díaz-Rubio
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ferrando Cucarella
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Herrerías Gutiérrez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pérez Mota
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pérez Piqueras
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rodrigo Moreno
mesh_terms: D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
vernacular_title: Consenso sobre Helicobacter pylori y patología gastroduodenal.