The prevalence of helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in an earthquake-stricken area
OBJECTIVES: Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative, spiral-shaped, urease-producing bacterium with multiple unipolar flagella. Humans are a major reservoir for H. pylori; however, there are no data on the prevalence of H. pylori among dyspeptic patients who have experienced natural disasters. Theref...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322015000100069&lng=en&tlng=en |