The Association Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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• 作者：Derek M. Tang ; Sheila Kumar
• 关键词：Helicobacter pylori ; Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ; Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
• 刊名：Current Gastroenterology Reports
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：19
• 期：2
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• 刊物主题：Gastroenterology;
• 出版者：Springer US
• ISSN：1534-312X
• 卷排序：19

文摘

Purpose of ReviewHelicobacter pylori (HP) infection is known to be a significant risk factor in the development of certain gastric conditions, such as ulcers, gastritis, and malignancy. Recently, however, the systemic effect of HP infection on other organ systems has come to be appreciated. In this review, we will explore the association between HP infection and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the hepatic component of metabolic syndrome.