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Neither genotype nor the gastric colonization site of Helicobacter pylori are predictive factors for the development of erosive esophagitis in patients with peptic ulcer disease, 1 year after eradication.
Arquivos de gastroenterologia - 1 Jan 2000
Batista Carlos Alexandre Gonçalves, Silva Fernando Marcuz, Barbuti Ricardo Correa, Eisig Jaime Natan, Mattar Rejane, Navarro-Rodriguez Tomás
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CONTEXT: Whether Helicobacter pylori infection is a protective or predisposing factor for the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease remains controversial. The most virulent strains, such as those expressing the cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA), and the site of gastric colonization have been correlated with the prevention or development of esophagitis. AIM: To determine the incidence of erosive...
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