The Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Peptic Ulcer Disease
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) affects 10% of the world population. Helicobacter pylori infection and the use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) are the principal factors associated with PUD. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a cohort of patients with PUD and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2006-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/175217 |