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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2014; 20(21): 6386-6399
Published online Jun 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6386
Table 1 Summary of the pathogenetic and preventive role of Helicobacter pylori
Pathogenetic role
Preventive role
ProvenSuspectedSuspected
Gastro-duodenal diseasesGastro-intestinal diseasesGastroesophageal diseases
Peptic ulcerPancreatic cancerGastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastric cancerColorectal adenoma/carcinomaEsophageal adenocarcinoma
MALT lymphomaLiver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma
Extra-intestinal diseasesExtra-intestinal diseasesExtra-esophageal diseases
Immune thrombocytopenic purpuraLaryngeal cancerBronchial asthma
Iron deficiency anemiaLung cancer
Metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance
Cardiovascular diseases/ischemic heart disease
Chronic urticaria
Henoch-Schönlein purpura