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Co-Infection Dynamics of Helicobacter pylori and Helminths: A Double-Edged Sword
19 Aug 2025
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and intestinal helminthes are common in low- and middle-income countries, where co-infection is endemic due to similar modes of transmission and poor sanitation. Whereas H. pylori are recognized gastric pathogens that induce gastritis, ulcers, and gastric carcinoma, helminths possess systemic immunomodulatory functions. The immunological, epidemiological, and clinical features of...
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