Is helicobacter pylori infection unlikely to be transmitted between partners : evidence from genotypic study in partners of infected patients?
The oro-oral route of transmission between spouses is unlikely to be an important mode for H. pylori infection.
Elevated plasma tHcy and decreased plasma methionine are consistent with impaired homocysteine remethylation. Altered methyl transfer capacity or methyl deficiency could impair monoamine neurotransmitter metabolism potentially impacting cognitive and psychological function.We hypothesize that the treatment of AN-BP should consider the need for nutritional support of methyl metabolism.