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Genetic characterization of Helicobacter pylori vacA and cagA genes in Thai gastro-duodenal and hepatobiliary patients.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 30 Jan 2017
Boonyanugomol Wongwarut, Khuntikeo Narong, Pugkhem Ake, Sawadpanich Kookwan, Hahnvajanawong Chariya, Wongphutorn Phattharaphon, Khampoosa Bandit, Chomvarin Chariya
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INTRODUCTION: H. pylori has been detected in patients with hepatobiliary diseases. It is currently unclear whether the H. pylori detected in hepatobiliary patients are genetically similar to those in gastro-duodenal patients. The aim of this study was to determine H. pylori vacA and cagA genotypes in Thai patients with gastro-duodenal and hepatobiliary diseases. METHODOLOGY: H. pylori DNA was extracted from...
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