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Spontaneous hypochlorhydria in man: possible causes and consequences.

C W Howden, R H Hunt

    Digestive Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Achlorhydria development may be linked to an infective agent, with Campylobacter-like organisms (CLO) found in some patients. Further research is needed to confirm CLO

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Reports indicate achlorhydria development in individuals with previously normal gastric acid.
    • The potential role of an infective agent in causing achlorhydria has been investigated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the evidence linking infective agents to achlorhydria.
    • To assess the significance of Campylobacter-like organisms (CLO) in patients with achlorhydria.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing reports on achlorhydria development.
    • Retrospective analysis of gastric mucosal biopsies for CLO identification.

    Main Results:

    • Campylobacter-like organisms (CLO) were identified in gastric biopsies of some patients with achlorhydria.
    • The presence of CLO does not conclusively establish a causal relationship with achlorhydria.

    Conclusions:

    • The exact role of CLO in achlorhydria remains speculative.
    • Evidence suggests CLO may be more implicated in gastritis than peptic ulceration.
    • Further research may impact the treatment of gastritis, non-ulcer dyspepsia, and peptic ulcer disease.

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