2. Helicobacter pylori infection (Warthin-Starry): Difference between revisions

This sample is taken by biopsy, which explains why the tissue sample is fragmented. The sample is taken from the pyloric antrum.[[File:H. pylori infection - bacteria.png|thumb|The small black dots are bacteria|341x341px]]H. pylori is famous for causing peptic ulcers in the stomach, however 85% of people with the bacterium in their stomach are asymptomatic. In addition to peptic ulcer disease can the bacterium also cause gastritis, adenocarcinoma and <abbr>MALT</abbr> lymphoma in the stomach.