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Mutations of Helicobacter pylori Associated with Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Korea
18 Jul 2011
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Fluoroquinolone resistance of Helicobacter pylori is known to be dependent on mutations in the QRDR of gyrA. This study was performed to investigate the distribution of gyrA point mutations and to evaluate the impact of the mutations on second-line H. pylori eradication therapy. METHODS: After H. pylori isolation from gastric mucosal specimens, fluoroquinolone resistance was examined using the...
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