Increased Susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori Infection in Pregnancy

Objective: Helicobacter pylori plays, a major role in abdominal symptoms and gastroduodenal pathology, including gastric cancer. Pregnancy has been associated with changes in both humoral and cell-mediated immunity. These changes include alterations in the various classes of antibodies during differ...

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Main Authors: S. Lanciers, B. Despinasse, D. I. Mehta, U. Blecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1999-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744999000332