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High prevalence of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection with dual resistance to metronidazole and clarithromycin in Hong Kong
1 Jul 2000
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BACKGROUND: Metronidazole resistance is a common problem in most Asian countries, and clarithromycin has been widely used in Hong Kong. AIM: To determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori strains resistant to metronidazole and clarithromycin in Hong Kong and to assess the effect on eradication rates. Also to determine the genetic mutation in relation to phenotypic divergence in clarithromycin-resistant...
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