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Helicobacter pylori genotypes in Israeli children: the significance of geography.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Nov 2002
Benenson Shmuel, Halle David, Rudensky Bernard, Faber Joseph, Schlesinger Yechiel, Branski David, Rabinowitz Nina, Wilschanski Michael
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is substantial genetic variation among different isolates of Helicobacter pylori, which may affect the clinical outcome. The aims of this study were to find the common H. pylori genotypes in Israeli children and to look for a possible genotype-phenotype correlation. METHODS: Ninety-eight H. pylori cultures were isolated from antral biopsy specimens of symptomatic Israeli children and were...
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