H. pylori is a human pathogen that colonizes the stomach of over half of the world’s population. More than 90% of all gastric cancer cases are associated with a H. pylori infection, however only 1% of all infected people develop stomach cancer. Hence an identification of patients at higher risk can reduce unnecessary treatment. The Immuno-Line-blot detects the serological response to six H. pylori virulence factors and allows a risk stratification of an individual H. pylori infection. The Sensitivity and Specificity was at 98% and 97% respectively.      «

H. pylori is a human pathogen that colonizes the stomach of over half of the world’s population. More than 90% of all gastric cancer cases are associated with a H. pylori infection, however only 1% of all infected people develop stomach cancer. Hence an identification of patients at higher risk can reduce unnecessary treatment. The Immuno-Line-blot detects the serological response to six H. pylori virulence factors and allows a risk stratification of an individual H. pylori infection. The Sensit...     »