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Helicobacter pylori Infection

Helicobacter pylori Infection H. pylori is one of the most common bacterial infections in human beings, and its discovery 20 years ago altered the diagnosis and treatment of gastroduodenal disease. This review considers current knowledge about the epidemiology and transmission of H. pylori, as well as the role of this infectious agent in the pathogenesis of upper gastrointestinal tract disease. Diagnostic approaches, indications for therapy, and measures of therapeutic efficacy are reviewed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The New England Journal of Medicine The New England Journal of Medicine

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Publisher
The New England Journal of Medicine
Copyright
Copyright © 2002 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0028-4793
eISSN
1533-4406
DOI
10.1056/NEJMra020542
pmid
12374879
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Abstract

H. pylori is one of the most common bacterial infections in human beings, and its discovery 20 years ago altered the diagnosis and treatment of gastroduodenal disease. This review considers current knowledge about the epidemiology and transmission of H. pylori, as well as the role of this infectious agent in the pathogenesis of upper gastrointestinal tract disease. Diagnostic approaches, indications for therapy, and measures of therapeutic efficacy are reviewed.

Journal

The New England Journal of MedicineThe New England Journal of Medicine

Published: Oct 10, 2002

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