Author/Editor		Gubina, M
Title		Odkritje in epidemiologija bakterije Helicobacter pylori
Translated title		Discovery and epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori
Type		članek
Source		In: Cerar A, Križman I, editors. Gastritis in z njim povezane bolezni. 27. memorialni sestanek profesorja Janeza Plečnika. Ljubljana: Medicinska fakulteta, Inštitut za patologijo,
Publication year		1996
Volume		str. 42-6
Language		slo
Abstract		A handred years ago, spiral bacteria were detected in gastric mucosa, but after successful cultivation, more has been known about Helicobacter (H.) pylori. H. pylori colonises antral mucosa persisting there for years and may cause a spectre of changes in it. It is estimated that half of the world population could be infected. Regarding the incidence and prevalence of H. pylori, the infection degrees in developed and developing countries. Seropositivity at age of 15 was 5-15% in developed and 40-70% in developing countries. In the Middle Europe, people at age of 20 are infected in 78% in Poland, in 88% in St.Petersubrg and in 38% in Slovenia. Annual incidence in a developed country is 0.5-2%, but in a developing country is as high as 5-9%. Seroepidemic studies indicate that the prevalence of infection increases with age, however, a higher increase in prevalence in childhood could be detected in developing countries. Many specific and risk factors influence acceptability for infection by H. pylori in young people. Conclusion: Better recognition of H. pylori pathogenesis and mode of spreading will enable to protect noninfected people, but the epidemiological studies will draw attention to the risk groups which could be more exposed to infection and subsequently to its consequences.
Descriptors		GASTRITIS HELICOBACTER PYLORI SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS PREVALENCE