Helicobacter pylori bacteria help prevent asthma?

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Helicobacter pylori bacteria
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Helicobacter pylori is known to cause ulcers and stomach cancer, but according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, it helps prevent asthma.

Helicobacter pylori bacteria live only in the human stomach and may also be the only microorganisms that can live in acidic environments. For years, the scientific community has agreed that Helicobacter pylori is one of the main causes of stomach cancer. Nearly 50 people get this bacterium for every 100 people, most of whom don't develop it.

According to a study conducted by New York University scientists Martin Blaser and Yu Chen, the presence of this bacterium reduces 37% of the risk of asthma in children and reduces 21% in the disease. all ages The disease is more common in developed countries (80 to 90%) compared to industrialized countries (25 to 30%).

Although the results of this study are only hypotheses, this is not the first time the 'toxic poisoning' method has been proven .

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