Pylori-Screen

The presence of highly pathogenic strains of Helicobacter pylori (HP) colonizing the epithelium surface of the stomach or intestine can induce chronic gastritis that could lead to ulcer and/or cancer. Currently, 90% of the patients suffering of gastric ulcers are infected with bacteria HP. Therefore, it is important to spot the bacteria in order to easily eliminate it using specific antibiotic drugs. The detection of circulating antibodies directed against the bacteria is the most efficient way to diagnose its presence as antibodies are produced by the immune system during the infection process. A positive result can be obtained for patients previously infected with the bacteria HP. PYLORI-SCREEN® is a highly specific immuno- logical rapid test easy to use for the detection of anti-HP antibodies with a finger prick of whole blood sample.