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Pathogenicity and virulence of Helicobacter pylori : A paradigm of chronic infection
26 Dec 2024
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Infection with Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common infections of mankind. Infection typically occurs in childhood and persists for the lifetime of the host unless eradicated with antimicrobials. The organism colonizes the stomach and causes gastritis. Most infected individuals are asymptomatic, but infection also causes gastric and duodenal ulceration, and gastric cancer. H. pylori possesses an arsenal...
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