Helicobacter pylori infection: What is it, and should I be tested?
2010-07-22
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Helicobacter pylori infection: What is it, and should I be tested?
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Helicobacter pylori is a prevalent, chronic worldwide infection. It can cause gastritis, dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease. It is also a major risk factor in the development of gastric adenocarcinoma and gastric MALT lymphoma. The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide patients with information about H pylori including some signs and symptoms of infection, indications for testing, types of tests and information regarding treatment strategies.
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The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.
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Reich, Jon. (2010). Helicobacter pylori infection: What is it, and should I be tested?. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92297.
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