Helicobacter pylori infection and eradication: Exploring their impacts on the gastrointestinal microbiota

The rapid development of microbiota research has remolded our view of human physiological and pathological processes. Among all the gastrointestinal microorganisms, Helicobacter pylori ( H pylori ) is probably the most notorious constituent. Although half of the adults worldwide are infected with H pylori , their clinical manifestations vary widely, suggesting other microorganisms beyond H pylori may play a role in determining clinical outcomes....