title: Helicobacter pylori: Eradication or Preservation.
abstract: Helicobacter pylori infects about 50% of the world's population and inevitably results in the development of gastritis. Of those infected, about 10% develop peptic ulcer disease and roughly 1% develop gastric cancer. Conversely, some take the view that H. pylori infection provides some protection against gastro-esophageal reflux disease and possibly asthma. This review aims to explore the case for and against eradication of the bacterium using a "test and treat" approach amongst the general population.
authors.affiliation: Membrane Biology Laboratory, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System West LA Medical Center, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Building 113, Room 324, Los Angeles, CA 90073 USA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sachs
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Scott