Article
Identification of Viable <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> in Drinking Water Supplies by Cultural and Molecular Techniques
4 Feb 2015
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common causes of chronic bacterial infection in humans, directly related to peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. It has been suggested that H. pylori can be acquired through different transmission routes, including water. In this study, culture and qPCR were used to detect and identify the presence of H. pylori in drinking water. Furthermore, the combined techniques...