Article
Determination of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Virulence Genes in Gastric Biopsies by PCR
15 Apr 2013
Abstract excerpt
Aim. The aim of this study was to identify the presence of H. pylori in biopsy specimens from symptomatic patients by PCR. In addition, the rate of cagA, vacA, iceA1, and iceA2 virulence genes was determined. Materials and Methods. One hundred antral gastric biopsy specimens were collected during endoscopy from patients suffering from gastroduodenal symptoms. The samples were collected by the gastroenterologists...
