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Use of the noninvasive entero-test in the detection of Helicobacter pylori in children in an endemic area in Colombia.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Aug 2013
Arboleda Richard N, Schneider Barbara G, Bravo Luis E, Romero-Gallo Judith, Peek Richard M, Mera Robertino M, Yepez Maria Clara, Campo Cristina, Correa Pelayo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori (H pylori), a strong risk factor for gastric cancer, is highly prevalent in children residing in the Colombian Andes. We aimed to validate the use of the Entero-test to culture and genotype H pylori strains from asymptomatic Colombian children. METHODS: Children (ages 10-15 years, n = 110, 80 of which were H pylori positive by the urea breath...
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