Do We Eradicate Helicobacter pylori in Hospitalized Patients with Peptic Ulcer Disease?

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common chronic infection in humans. It is a major contributor to the cause of duodenal and gastric ulcers worldwide. Its eradication has been shown to reduce rates of H pylori-related ulcers as well as other complications such as gastric cancer.

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Main Authors: Frank Wong, George Ou, Sigrid Svarta, Ricky Kwok, Kieran Donaldson, Joe Frenette, Robert Enns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/249562
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