Helicobacter Pylori Infection in the Elderly
The elderly often seek medical attention because of gastroduodenal diseases. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is associated with several gastroduodenal diseases and its prevalence increases with age worldwide. It is estimated that 10–15% of infected patients will have peptic ulcer disease a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM)
2008-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Gerontology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187395980970002X |