Helicobacter pylori transiently in the mouth may participate in the transmission of infection

Helicobacter pylori transiently in the mouth may participate in the transmission of infection

Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with peptic ulcer and gastric carcinoma. The oral cavity may be a reservoir for H. pylori; however, the results of studies on this subject are controversial. We employed single-step and nested polymerase chain reactions (PCR) to detect the presence of the...

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Main Authors: Denise G Silva, Eduardo MB Tinoco, Gifone A Rocha, Andreia Maria Camargos Rocha, Juliana B Guerra, Ivan EB Saraiva, Dulciene MM Queiroz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2010-08-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
H. pylori
dental plaque
saliva
oral cavity
transmission
vacA
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