The role of Helicobacter pylori in the pathogenesis of gastric malignancies

Helicobacter pylori is the world’s most common chronic bacterial infection, colonizing more than half of the population globally. Although all strains cause persistent gastric inflammation, most cases are asymptomatic; only 15% result in peptic ulcer disease and less than 2% of cases will develop ga...

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Main Authors: Woojin Kim, Steven F. Moss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-12-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/120