What Is H. Pylori?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. Microbiology
H. pylori is a helix-shaped Gram negative bacterium that can be demonstrated using different stains. This bacterium has the ability to form biofilms (thin film that enables adhesion to surfaces) and has four to six flagella, making it extremely motile.
Since it is microaerophilic, it requires a minimum level of oxygen for growth. It also contains an enzyme called hydrogenase that produces energy through molecular hydrogen oxidization due to intestinal bacteria. The bacterium also produces catalase, urease, and oxidase.
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