The unique aspects of H. pylori in paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Madhur Ravikumara explains the differences between Helicobacter pylori infection in children and adults, highlighting that most children with this infection are asymptomatic.
Explainer: What is Helicobacter pylori? Around 15% of Australians are infected with these bacteria, which can cause ulcers and other gastric issues.
Aspirin doubles bleeding risk for people with common gut bacteria, researchers say Having the common stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori more than doubles the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking daily low-dose aspirin, according to a review of studies by Australian researchers.