Helicobacter heilmannii (formerly Gastrospirillum hominis) gastritis: an infection transmitted by animals?
Our analysis indicates that H. heilmannii gastritis is due to its transmission to humans by domestic animals or pets. Concomitant infections by H. heilmannii and H. pylori are very rare, and it is possible that H. heilmannii might protect from infection with H. pylori. However, the results of our retrospective analysis will have to be tested against those of a prospective study investigating the day-to-day situation of the individual patients in greater detail and also be compared with patients not infected with H. heilmannii.
the intensified follow up did not increase either the proportion of patients detected with asymptomatic relapse or the number of patients with specific oncological treatment of relapse.