Probiotics as the live microscopic fighters against Helicobacter pylori gastric infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the causative agent of stomach diseases such as duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer, in this regard incomplete eradication of this bacterium has become to a serious concern. Probiotics are a group of the beneficial bacteria which increase the cure rate of H. pylori infections through various mechanisms such as competitive inhibition, co-aggregation ability, enhancing mucus production, production of bacteriocins, and modulating immune response.

Result

In this study, according to the received articles, the anti-H. pylori activities of probiotics were reviewed. Based on studies, administration of standard antibiotic therapy combined with probiotics plays an important role in the effective treatment of H. pylori infection. According to

SUBMITTER: Keikha M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527827 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature