HP virus is contagious and how is it transmitted?

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Video content is professionally consulted by MSc, BSCK II. Phan Thi Minh Huong, Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital

Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that lives and grows in the human stomach. In the stomach environment, HP bacteria survive by secreting an enzyme called Urease that helps neutralize acidity and survive, which is also the main cause of peptic ulcer and stomach cancer.
Stomach lesions caused by Helicobacter pylori form over many years and progress relatively slowly: Sometimes it takes more than 30 years from infection with Helicobacter pylori until symptoms begin to appear.
In addition to the stomach, HP bacteria are also found in the mouth (tartar, saliva), in the esophagus, duodenum, colon and Meckel's diverticulum, or places with gastric metaplasia... In the environment With concentrated acid of the human stomach, HP bacteria is considered the only species of bacteria that is able to survive and grow.
In the natural environment, HP bacteria exist in the form of spirochetes and cocci. HP bacteria can only survive in water for a few hours if in spiral form, while in the form of spheres, HP bacteria can survive in water for up to 1 year.
In fact, many people do not know how HP bacteria are transmitted? or HP bacteria How is it transmitted? This is the cause of the disease without knowing it.
HP bacteria is completely capable of spreading from a carrier to a healthy person through the following 3 ways:
Oral - oral: This is the main transmission route of HP bacteria, spread by contact with saliva. or gastrointestinal secretions of diseased and healthy people. Fecal-oral route: HP bacteria are eliminated through feces and are a source of spread to the community. Due to the habit of eating raw food, they may be infected with bacteria. Other ways: It is possible to be infected by sharing medical equipment such as gastroscopy, otoscope, dental instruments, etc. Therefore, cleaning and sterilization of medical equipment should be done after each use. Use for different subjects is necessary to avoid infection with H. Symptoms in people infected with HP bacteria are often silent, not obvious. Usually it causes epigastric pain, bloating, indigestion, stool disorders,... In case of such pain, it is best to visit a hospital to know the results. the most exactly.

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