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Distribution of distinct vacA, cagA and iceA alleles in Helicobacter pylori in Hong Kong.
Helicobacter - 1 Dec 2001
Wong B C, Yin Y, Berg D E, Xia H H, Zhang J Z, Wang W H, Wong W M, Huang X R, Tang V S, Lam S K
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BACKGROUND: There is a substantial genetic heterogeneity among Helicobacter pylori strains, and certain genotypes have been suggested to be associated with the virulence of this pathogen. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of H. pylori vacA, cagA and iceA genotypes and their association with duodenal ulcer disease in Hong Kong. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Gastric biopsies of 72 H. pylori...
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