Helicobacter pylori: host genetics and disease outcomes.

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Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common chronic bacterial infection worldwide and is associated with divergent clinical outcomes that range from simple asymptomatic gastritis to more serious conditions, such as peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. The key determinants of these outcomes are the severity and distribution of H. pylori-induced gastritis. Host genetic factors play an important role in...

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