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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
- In Helicobacter pylori infection which is the most common cause of Gastritis, a non-invasive test such as the urea breath test is used to determine the presence of H. pylori in the stomach.
Other Diagnostic Studies
- In Helicobacter pylori infection which is the most common cause of Gastritis, a non-invasive test such as the urea breath test is used to determine the presence of H. pylori in the stomach.
- H. pylori produces the enzyme urease, that breaks urea down into ammonia and carbon dioxide. While carrying out the test, a tablet containing urea which is composed of nitrogen and minimal radioactive carbon is given to the patient and asked to ingest it. After some time, the amount of exhaled carbon dioxide is measured which indicates the presence of H. pylori in the stomach.