Gastrointestinal disease rapid diagnostic test ODZ-128

Helicobacter pyloristoolimmunochromatographic

Quick detection of Helicobacterpylori antigen in stool samples in cases of presumptive infection by Helicobacter pylori Disease: chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcer Transfer of infection: not fully defined but possible ways include oral-oral, fecal-oral, ingestion of contaminated food and water, iatrogenie (following endoscopy) Riskgroups: approximately 50 % of the world's population infected, rate increases with low hygiene and crowded conditions Incubation period: years, usually asymptomatic, disease develops due to the combination of chronic infection with host immune response Clinical symptoms: no specific Helicobacter related symptom, symptoms are related to the ulcer disease (dyspepsia, abdominal pain)