Campy/o/meler pylori was described for the first time in 1983. Up to now more than 100 papers have been published dealing with its microbiological properties and its clinical implications. The lime has come to survey the field, to evaluate the hith erto accumulated information, and 10 discuss the questions thai should be answered in the ruture. It was for these purposes that the First International Symposium on Campy/abaeter pylori was held. bringing together specialists from a variety of discipl ines, including basic scientists as well as clinicians. This book is based on papers given at the symposium. We are very grateful 10 Rohm-Pharma for undertaking to sponsor this meeting, and to Mrs. C. 1. Klein and her starr for the impeccable organisation which permillcd us to work in such a pleasant environment, In the interest of rapidity of publication, we have reduced the amount of editing to a minimum and have not, in any sense, "re fereed" the discussions, which were written by the contributors at the time of the question-and-answer session. They were also veiled by their authors at the proof stage, and we have done our best to retain their original spontaneous flavour. We hope, in this way. 10 have produced a satisfactory record of the events and an up-Io-dale overview of research on Campylobacrer pylori.

Section 1 Microbiology and Biochemistry ofCampylobacter pylori

Morphological and Biochemical Characterization of Campylobacter pylori
Discussion
Protein Antigens of Campylobacter pylori: The Problem of Species Specificity
Discussion
Differences Between in Vitro and in Vivo Sensitivity of Campylobacter pylori to Antibacterials
Discussion
In Search of Animal Models for Campylobacter pylori Induced Disease
Discussion
An Animal Model of Gastritis Induced by Campylobacter pylori
Discussion
Section 2 Pathophysiology of Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Current Theories on Pathogenesis of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Discussion
The Mucus Bicarbonate Barrier and Its Role in Gastroduodenal Mucosal Protection
Discussion
Semiquantitative Histopathology of Active Chronic Gastritis in Campylobacter pylori Infection and Its Relationship to Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastric Carcinoma
Discussion
Section 3 Epidemiology ofCampylobacter pyloriInfection
Incidence of Campylobacter pylori in Patients with Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease in Various Countries
Discussion
Molecular Epidemiology and Natural History of Campylobacter pylori Colonization
Discussion
Campylobacter pylori in Children
Discussion
Section 4 Diagnosis ofCampylobacter pyloriInfection
Monoclonal Antibodies Against Campylobacter pylori
Production and Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies Against Campylobacter pylori
Discussion
Rapid Identification of Campylobacter pylori in Gastric Biopsies
Discussion
Comparison Between Cultural and Histological Techniques in Diagnosis of Campylobacter pylori Colonization
Discussion
Experience with 14C-Urea Breath Test in Detecting Campylobacter pylori
Discussion
Systemic Immune Responses to Campylobacter pylori Colonization
Local Immune Responses to Campylobacter pylori Colonization
Discussion
Section 5 Treatment of Chronic Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer with Bismuth Salts
Therapeutic Strategies in Medical Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Discussion
Gastroprotective and Ulcer Healing Properties of Bismuth Salts
Discussion
Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease with Bismuth Preparations
Discussion
Treatment of Campylobacter Gastritis with Bismuth Salts
Discussion
Attempts to Eradicate Campylobacter pylori - Dutch Experiences
Discussion
Attempts to Eradicate Campylobacter pylori - Irish Experiences
Discussion
Attempts to Eradicate Campylobacter pylori - German Experiences
Discussion
Section 6 State of the Art Lecture
Campylobacter pylori: Addressing the Controversies
Discussion.