Microbiota in Health and Disease, the official journal of the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group – EHMSG, is focused on all issues related to the role of microbiota in maintaining health or promoting diseases, not only confined to the GI tract.

Its scope ranges from publishing papers on novelties in basic science, translational research, clinical trials and new therapeutic options, in order to supply international researchers with a valuable platform of discussion of challenges and opportunities in the field of microbiota.

JOURNAL ISSN (ONLINE VERSION):  2704-8845

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We are pleased to announce the Microbiota in Health and Disease latest special issues The Year in Helicobacter 2025 is now available online!

Pediatric oral microbiome and its effect on gastro-intestinal symptoms

Microb Health Dis 2026; 8 : e1522
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20264_1522

  Topic: Oral microbiota     Category:

Rane J.
Pediatric Dentistry Department, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
jaai.rane8@gmail.com Close
, Mohan M.
Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Community Health, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA Close
, Cugini C.
Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA Close

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Is there a role for doxycycline in a regimen for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Microb Health Dis 2026; 8 : e1516
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20264_1516

Paracetamol and NSAIDS adverse drug reactions in the emergency department: potential role of the gut microbiota

Microb Health Dis 2026; 8 : e1498
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20261_1498

  Topic: Microbiota     Category:

Franceschi F.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Close
, Manca F.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Close
, Piccioni A.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Close
, Saviano A.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Close
, Valletta F.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Close
, Covino M.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Close
, Candelli M.
Department of Emergency, Anesthesiological and Reanimation Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
marcello.candelli@policlinicogemelli.it Close

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Editorial – Microbiome transplantation trials: resolving rare endocrine disruptions in Whipple’s disease with malabsorption

Microb Health Dis 2026; 8 : e1500
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20261_1500

Helicobacter pylori seroprevalence in preschool-aged children benefiting from educational and nutritional programs in Costa Rica (2014-2016)

Microb Health Dis 2026; 8 : e1488
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20261_1488

  Topic: Helicobacter pylori     Category:

Romero-Carpio J. D.
Institute for Health Research (INISA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
juan.romerocarpio@ucr.ac.cr Close
, Solano-Barquero M.
Clinical Analysis Department, Faculty of Microbiology, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Close
, Granados-Zamora M.
Clinical Analysis Department, Faculty of Microbiology, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Close
, Vásquez-Céspedes E.
Institute for Health Research (INISA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Close
, Ramírez-Mayorga V.
Institute for Health Research (INISA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Close
, Molina-Castro S.
Institute for Health Research (INISA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Close

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Inflammation, immunity & vaccines

Microb Health Dis 2025; 7 : e1450
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_202512_1450

A systematic review on Helicobacter pylori antimicrobial resistance: Global trends, clinical implications, and future strategies

Microb Health Dis 2025; 7 : e1448
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_202512_1448

  Topic: Helicobacter pylori     Category:

Salahi-Niri A.
Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Close
, Zali M. R.
Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Close
, Yadegar A.
Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
babak_y1983@yahoo.com Close

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Current update on the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection – 2024-2025

Microb Health Dis 2025; 7 : e1438
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_202512_1438

  Topic: Helicobacter pylori     Category:

Jolaiya T. F.
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, McPherson University, Ogun State, Nigeria Close
, Ajayi A.
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Close
, Smith S. I.
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
stellaismith@yahoo.com Close

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