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Review article: the treatment of refractory Helicobacter pylori infection.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Jun 2003
Mégraud F, Lamouliatte H
Abstract excerpt
The occurrence of refractory Helicobacter pylori infection is increasing. When the bacteria are not eradicated it means that the antibiotics have not reached the gastric mucosa at a sufficient concentration and over a sufficient time lapse to kill them. The main reasons for this are poor patient compliance, resistant bacteria, low gastric pH and a high bacterial load. Therefore, when administering a new...
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