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Time Trends in the Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Future Directions in Korea

Authors
김승영
Issue Date
Sep-2016
Keywords
Helicobacter pylori; Prevalence; Transmission
Citation
Korean Journal of Helicobacter Upper Gastrointestinal Research, v.16, no.3, pp 123 - 128
Pages
6
Indexed
KCICANDI
Journal Title
Korean Journal of Helicobacter Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Volume
16
Number
3
Start Page
123
End Page
128
URI
https://scholarworks.korea.ac.kr/kumedicine/handle/2020.sw.kumedicine/6936
DOI
10.7704/kjhugr.2016.16.3.123
ISSN
1738-3331
2671-826X
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common pathogens in human and it is closely related to gastrointestinal diseases. The cross-sectional nationwide multicenter study in 2011 reported the seroprevalence of H. pylori in Korea as 54.4% and there is decreasing trend in the prevalence of H. pylori with economic growth and improved hygiene. Person-to-person transmission, especially intrafamilial transmission, is the main route of transmission of H. pylori, and H. pylori infection is acquired during early childhood. Infection is often associated with poor sanitation, low educational status, and living in rural area. For the control of H. pylori infection, systematic approach is needed including cost-effective eradication strategy with the control of transmission route and risk factors. (Korean J Helicobacter Up Gastrointest Res 2016;16:-128)
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