Helicobacter
Helicobacter
Helicobacter (pronunciation: /ˌhɛlɪkoʊˈbæktər/) is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria, possessing a characteristic helical shape. They were initially considered to be members of the Campylobacter genus, but since 1989, they have been grouped in their own genus.
Etymology
The name "Helicobacter" derives from the Ancient Greek words helix (ἕλιξ), meaning "spiral" or "coil", and bakterion (βακτήριον), which is the diminutive of baktron (βακτρον), meaning "stick". This refers to the helical shape of the bacteria.
Related Terms
- Helicobacter pylori: A species of helicobacter that has been linked to peptic ulcers and some types of stomach cancer.
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by H. pylori infection.
- Peptic ulcer: A sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine, often caused by H. pylori infection.
- Stomach cancer: A disease which can be caused by long-term infection with H. pylori.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Helicobacter
- Wikipedia's article - Helicobacter
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