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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2014; 20(30): 10348-10354
Published online Aug 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i30.10348
Published online Aug 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i30.10348
Prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection in childhood
Oya Yucel, Pediatric Department, Istanbul Health Education and Research Hospital, Baskent University, 34662 Istanbul, Turkey
Author contributions: Yucel O solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Oya Yucel, Associate Professor, Pediatric Department, Istanbul Health Education and Research Hospital, Baskent University, No. 22 Uskudar, 34662 Istanbul, Turkey. oyayucel2000@yahoo.com
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Received: November 1, 2013
Revised: March 12, 2014
Accepted: April 15, 2014
Published online: August 14, 2014
Revised: March 12, 2014
Accepted: April 15, 2014
Published online: August 14, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This review has focused on transmission route and the source of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and preventive strategies in childhood. The best way to decrease the prevalence of H. pylori infection in children is to educate women about how to protect themselves and their offspring from H. pylori infection. H. pylori infection rates may be decreased dramatically with improvements in sanitary infrastructure and household hygienic practices.