Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Gastroduodenoscopy (endoscopy of the stomach and duodenum) with biopsies (tissue sampling) From the age of 50 years, gastritis classification should be performed by endoscopy AND histology (two biopsies (tissue samples) each from the antrum (area in front of the gastric outlet) and corpus (body of the stomach)) as part of an … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Diagnostic Tests
Recognized strategies for the prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection do not yet exist. It is likely that hygienic conditions during childhood are important.
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Helicobacter pylori infection: Dyspeptic discomfort – often presenting as epigastric (“referring to the upper abdomen (epigastrium)”) fasting pain Belching Feeling of pressure in the upper abdomen Cramping abdominal discomfort (abdominal pain). Nausea (nausea) Feeling of fullness Anorexia (loss of appetite) Nausea, possibly vomiting Stomach pain Pyrosis (heartburn) Retrosternal … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The bacterium Helicobacter pylori produces the enzyme urease. This hydrolyzes urea in the stomach to ammonia, which in turn neutralizes gastric acid. This allows the bacterium to survive in the acidic environment of the stomach. It colonizes the mucosa (lining) of the stomach, causing it to lose its natural protective barrier. … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Causes
Helicobacter pylori (synonyms: H. pylori; ICD-10-GM B98.0: Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as a cause of disease classified in other chapters) is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic rod-shaped bacterium that colonizes the human gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and can cause ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. The most important pathogen reservoir is humans. Occurrence: The infection occurs more … Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Family history Is there a history of frequent gastrointestinal tract diseases in your family? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Medical History
Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) (synonyms: head lice infestation, pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis; ICD-10 B85.0: pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis) refers to infestation of the scalp with the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). It belongs to the order Anoplura (lice). Head lice are lice about two to three millimeters in size that … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Eczema, unspecified Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Infestation with clothes louse (Pediculus humanus humanus), etc. Scabies (scabies) Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98). Insect bite, unspecified
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Superinfection of scratch wounds, especially on the back of the head, neck, and behind the ears (staphylococci and streptococci). Pediculosis capitis is potential vector of highly pathogenic bacteria: Bartonella quintana … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing) of skin (especially scalp) [due tosymptoms: erythematous (“accompanied by redness of the skin”) papules (lat.: papula “vesicle”), occasionally regional lymphadenopathy (enlargement of lymph nodes)] Square brackets [ ] indicate … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Examination
Laboratory diagnosis is usually not required. If necessary, diagnosis of active infestation (infestation with the parasite) only by the wet combing method.
