Evaluation of the “CLARI-RES ASSAY” by real-time for the detection of clarithromycin -resistant Helicobacter pylori in the upper gastrointestinal biopsies

Introduction. Clarithromycin is recognized as the main drug of first-line therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) (Maastricht III Consensus 2006) and in vitro evaluation of its effectiveness is considered crucial. it was noted that some point mutations in domain V of 23S rRNA Hp are asso...

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Main Authors: Giorgio Mucignat, Anna Maria Baragiotta, Giorgio Benedetti, Anna Lagatta, Marina Crovatto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2410