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Analysis of antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence factors in Helicobacter pylori clinical isolates.
BMC gastroenterology - 11 Aug 2003
Godoy Anita Paula Ortiz, Ribeiro Marcelo Lima, Benvengo Yune Helena Borges, Vitiello Lea, Miranda Maira de Carvalho Bueno, Mendonça Sergio, Pedrazzoli José
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of primary resistance of Brazilian H. pylori isolates to metronidazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin, tetracycline, and furazolidone. In addition, the vacA, iceA, cagA and cagE genotypes of strains isolated from Brazilian patients were determined and associated with clinical data in an effort to correlate these four virulence markers and antibiotic resistance....
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