Helicobacter pylori: still a mystery for gastroenterologists

Abstract

The discovery of the spiral Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as the cause of most cases of acute gastritis, leading to chronic gastric ulcers, heralded a new era that promised efficient management of this age-old disease. However, with the passage of time, spurred by injudicious medical practices, complex issues have arisen in the seemingly simple scenario of bacterial elimination from the gastric mucosa. Some of these are discussed in this editorial.