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Clinical relevance of Helicobacter pylori CagA-positive strains: gastroduodenal peptic lesions marker.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas - 1 Mar 2000
Martín Guerrero J M, Hergueta Delgado P, Esteban Carretero J, Romero Castro R, Pellicer Bautista F J, Herrerías Gutiérrez J M
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OBJECTIVES: peptic ulcer is characterized by its recurrent nature, which necessitates maintenance treatment in most patients. But this natural history can be changed in patients with peptic ulcer associated to Helicobacter pylori, as shown by the low rates of recurrence and decreased hemorrhagic recidivism associated with this infection. Whether CagA or VacA strains are associated with a greater risk of peptic...
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