Helicobacter pylori Anti-CagA Antibodies: Prevalence in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects in Turkey

BACKGROUND: Several reports have shown the prevalence of anti-CagA antibodies to be associated with the development of peptic ulcer diseases, while others have indicated that there is no such association.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: M Fatih Abasiyanik, Ersan Sander, Barik A Salih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2002-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2002/589087
Description
Summary:BACKGROUND: Several reports have shown the prevalence of anti-CagA antibodies to be associated with the development of peptic ulcer diseases, while others have indicated that there is no such association.
ISSN:0835-7900