The Association between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Chronic Hepatitis C: A Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis

Purpose. Helicobacter pylori is a common gastric disease-inducing pathogen. Although an increasing number of recent studies have shown that H. pylori is a risk factor for liver disease, the potential association between H. pylori infection and chronic hepatitis C still remains controversial. The aim...

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Main Authors: Juan Wang, Wen-Ting Li, Yi-Xiang Zheng, Shu-Shan Zhao, Ning Li, Yan Huang, Rong-Rong Zhou, Ze-Bing Huang, Xue-Gong Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8780695