Stomach Bacteria Causes Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Stomach Bacteria Causes Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. For the first time, scientists have found Helicobacter pylori living in the mouths of people who are not showing signs of stomach disease.

The mouth is home to over 600 different species of bacteria, some of which can cause disease. Helicobacter pylori has recently been shown to cause stomach ulcers and is also responsible for a large proportion of gastric cancers. Scientists estimate that between 20 and 80 % of people in the developed world and over 90 % of people in the developing world carry the bacterium.

"Recently, scientists discovered that H. pylori can live in the mouth," said Dr Nao Suzuki from Fukuoka Dental College in Fukuoka, Japan . "We wanted to determine whether the bacteria can cause bad breath, so we tested patients complaining of halitosis for the presence presence of H. pylori."

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Stomach Bacteria Causes Bad Breath (Halitosis)

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