FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Helicobacter pylori: An Update

Frederick B. Peng, MD
Department of Medicine
David Y. Graham, MD
Mimi C. Tan, MD, MPH
Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Department of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

The identification of Helicobacter pylori in the late 20th century and subsequent proof that it was responsible for most gastric cancers and peptic ulcer disease suggested that both diseases could possibly be eliminated. Although gastric cancer and peptic ulcer disease have yet to be abolished, it has become