Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among residents and their environments in the Nara prefecture, Japan
Background: Chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori, specifically cagA-positive strains, is associated with gastric cancer. Thus, measures to prevent H. pylori infection are required. This study was conducted to clarify the prevalence of H. pylori in the community to identify the infection source...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034120307589 |