Molecular detection of Helicobacter pylori based on the presence of cagA and vacA virulence genes in dental plaque from patients with periodontitis
Background/purpose: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is the most common in the world and is associated with various gastrointestinal pathologies, including chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. The prevalence is associated with socioeconomic conditions, with this infection b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790218309772 |