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High diversity of vacA and cagA Helicobacter pylori genotypes in patients with and without gastric cancer.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2008
López-Vidal Yolanda, Ponce-de-León Sergio, Castillo-Rojas Gonzalo, Barreto-Zúñiga Rafael, Torre-Delgadillo Aldo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori is associated with chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the topographical distribution of H. pylori in the stomach as well as the vacA and cagA genotypes in patients with and without gastric cancer. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Three gastric biopsies, from predetermined regions, were evaluated in 16 patients with gastric...
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