Ludovica Bricca

Dr. Ludovica Bricca

DIMED - Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 June 2024 in Antibiotics
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ETEge Tohumcu
Ege Tohumcu
FKFrancesco Kaitsas
Francesco Kaitsas
LBLudovica Bricca
Ludovica Bricca
ARAlessandro Ruggeri
Alessandro Ruggeri
Antonio GasbarriniAntonio Gasbarrini
Antonio Gasbarrini
Gianluca IaniroGianluca Ianiro
Gianluca Ianiro
Helicobacter pylori is a type of Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Proteobacteria phylum which is known to cause gastrointestinal disorders such as gastritis and gastric ulcers. Its treatment is based on current eradication regimens, which are composed of combinations of antibiotics such as clarithromycin, metronidazole, levofloxacin and amoxicillin, often combined with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). With the development of sequencing technologies, it has been demonstrated that not only does the colonization of the gastric and gut environment by H. pylori cause microbial changes, but also the treatment regimens used for its eradication have a significant altering effect on both the gastric and gut microbiota. Here, we review current knowledge on microbiota modulations of current therapies in both environments. We also summarize future perspectives regarding H. pylori infection, the integration of probiotics into therapy and what challenges are being faced on a global basis when we talk about eradication.