Helicobacter pylori and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Helicobacter pylori is the major cause of gastritis and duodenitis, and is responsible for the majority of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is thought that H.pylori may have a benign influence in the prevention of reflux esophagitis and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is due to failure...

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Main Author: Murad Lesmana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University 2016-02-01
Series:Universa Medicina
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Online Access:https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/218