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Identification of Helicobacter pylori DNA in Human Cholesterol Gallstones
1 Jan 2002
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The gallbladder mucosa secretes hydrogen ions and is covered by mucus. The environmental conditions for bacterial colonization are similar to those in the stomach. Gallbladder stones often contain DNA from enteric bacteria, but no compelling evidence demonstrates that Helicobacter spp. have been present. The aim of this study was to establish bacterial DNA profiles in cholesterol gallstones with...
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