How to screen for Hp bacteria to prevent stomach cancer?

Video content is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Dong Xuan Ha - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common chronic bacterial infections in humans. People infected with HP bacteria in the stomach will be at risk of stomach cancer if not detected and treated promptly.

According to Specialist Doctor I Dong Xuan Ha - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital, testing for HP bacteria, Helicobacter pylori (HP bacteria) is a Gram-negative bacillus, curved or S-shaped, 0.3-1μm in diameter, 1.5-5 μm long with 4-6 fine hairs on each end, it is thanks to these feathers and its shape that HP can move in the environment viscous. Helicobacter pylori can invade the stomach and cause chronic gastritis, a long-lasting gastritis. Helicobacter pylori is capable of infecting all subjects. It is estimated that around 50% of the world's population is infected with H.
The incidence of the disease will depend on many different factors such as: age, living habits, quality of life, geographical area. Currently, to test for HP bacteria in the stomach, doctors often apply the following methods:
Invasive methods: Gastroscopy , duodenum to assess disease status. After the endoscopy, the doctor will biopsies 2 tissue samples to conduct a rapid urease test, do a histopathological biopsy or a bacterial culture. Non-invasive methods: breath test, test for HP bacteria in stool, test for HP antibodies in blood. Although the rate of people infected with HP-positive bacteria progressing to cancer is not too high, this is also a major threat to the patient's health. Therefore, each person should have a proactive way to prevent and treat HP bacteria.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, using 13C carbon isotope in the breath test to diagnose H. pylori bacteria with the leading type of machine with 02 airbags, both gives very high diagnostic value (> 95 %) while ensuring patient safety. If you have unusual symptoms, you should be examined and consulted with a specialist.