Helicobacter pylori
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Helicobacter pylori
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General information
the following information is not yet verified
Taxonomy
Family: Helicobacteriaceae
Natural habitats
Gastrointestinal mucosa of primates and animals.
Clinical significance
Helicobacter appears to be responsible for most cases or chronic active gastritis, and is most common known cause of peptic ulcer disease.
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Gram stain
the following information is not yet verified
Gram negative helical, curved or straight rods with rounded ends sometimes forming rare spiral shapes.
0.5-5.0 x 2.5-4.0 µm
In older culture, Helicobacter pylori cells become coccoid, with an associated decrease in ability to subculture.
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Culture characteristics
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the following information is not yet verified
Microaerophilic
Colonies are non-pigmented, translucent, and 1-2 µm.
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the following information is not yet verified
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Characteristics
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References
Microbiology on the go. An initiative by
Dept. Medical Microbiology and Infectious diseases