The prevalence of helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in an earthquake-stricken area
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The prevalence of helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in an earthquake-stricken area
OBJECTIVES Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative, spiral-shaped, urease-producing bacterium with multiple unipolar flagella. Humans are a major reservoir for H. pylori; however, there are no data on the prevalence of H. pylori among dyspeptic patients who have experienced natural disasters. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of H. pylori in dyspeptic patients who su...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinics
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1807-5932
DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2015(01)12