Recent Update of Extragastric Manifestations of <em>Helicobacter pylori</em> Infection

Symposium II

대한Helicobacter 연구학회지 2002;2(2):232-240.
Published online November 21, 2002.

Recent Update of Extragastric Manifestations of Helicobacter pylori Infection

Extragastric Manifestation의 최신지견

전훈재

고려대학교 내과학교실, 소화기연구소

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) may be found in up to 50% of the world's population, making it the most common infectious disease worldwide. H. pylori infection is the most important cause of peptic ulcers, and also is recognized as a risk factor for the development of both gastric carcinoma and mucosal- associated lymphoid tumor. Although not widely known, H. pylori has been associated with several extragastric manifestations such as cardiovascular, respiratory, autoimmune, skin, growth and miscellaneous disorders. However, the evidence in support of H. pylori infection as a cause of the extragastric manifestations is not widely understood. This article reviewed the medical literature for publications dealing with presumptive extragastric manifestations associated with H. pylori infection. (Korean J Helicobacter Res Prac 2002;2:232-240)

Key Words: Helicobacter pylori, Extragastric manifestations