Helicobacter pylori: Eradication or Preservation George Sachs* and David R. Scott

Helicobacter pylori infects about 50% of the world’s population and inevitably results in the development
of gastritis. Of those infected, about 10% develop peptic ulcer disease and roughly 1% develop gastric
cancer. Conversely, some take the view that H. pylori infection provides some protection against
gastro-esophageal reflux disease and possibly asthma. This review aims to explore the case for and
against eradication of the bacterium using a “test and treat” approach amongst the general population.
http://f1000.com/reports/m/4/7/pdf