This article discusses the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), commonly known as “Hypai Loai” in the text, and its transmission, notably in relation to a recent social media incident in China.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
The Incident:
A 38-year-old man in Nanjing, China, known as “Jae Hong,” was arrested for allegedly filming over 1,691 young women and uploading the clips to social media.
A medical expert, Thanaphaphum Detsadin (Doctor Lab Panda), revealed that a young man who was involved with “Je Swan” (likely referring to the arrested man or a related context) was infected with H. pylori. The doctor confirmed this was true.
H. pylori Transmission:
The article clarifies how H. pylori can be transmitted, emphasizing that it’s not solely through kissing:
Oral-oral contact: H. pylori can be found in the saliva of infected individuals. While kissing can transmit it, the chance of infection might not be as high as other methods and depends on the amount of bacteria, duration of kissing, and presence of mouth sores.
Fecal-oral route: This is described as a more common way of transmission. It occurs when someone doesn’t wash their hands after using the bathroom,leading to contamination of food or water,which is than ingested.
Sharing utensils or toothbrushes: Using items that have been in contact with an infected person can also lead to transmission.
Childhood infection: It’s often acquired in childhood, particularly from infected family members.
How H. pylori Survives in the Stomach:
Once ingested, H. pylori travels to the stomach and employs survival mechanisms in its acidic surroundings:
It attaches tightly to the stomach lining, making it arduous to dislodge.
It produces an enzyme called urease, which converts urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. Ammonia neutralizes the stomach’s acidity around the bacteria, allowing it to survive.
It also has ways to evade destruction by the immune system.
Harmful Effects of H. pylori:
H. pylori can cause significant damage to the stomach:
Caga: This substance acts like a “time bomb,” causing chronic inflammation and increasing the risk of cell mutation and future cancer.
Vaca: This substance causes stomach cells to die and weakens the stomach wall.
Diseases Caused by H.pylori:
The presence of H.pylori can lead to several serious stomach conditions:
chronic gastritis: This is the most common outcome, frequently enough presenting with no symptoms initially.
Gastric and duodenal ulcers: Chronic inflammation and toxins weaken the stomach and small intestine walls, making them susceptible to erosion by stomach acid, leading to painful sores. Stomach cancer: H.pylori is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Institution, particularly strains producing Caga, which significantly increases the risk of stomach cancer.
* MALT lymphoma of the stomach: This is a type of lymphoma that originates in the stomach.
In essence, the article uses the social media incident as a springboard to educate the public about the transmission and dangers of H. pylori infection.
