Infectious Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Infectious diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract are rare, but certain bacteria including Treponema pallidum and Mycobacterium tuberculosis may infect the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum even in an immunocompetent individual. Gastric syphilis is difficult to diagnose because it presents with...

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Main Authors: Min Roh, Yang Won Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Yong Chan Lee 2019-03-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
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Online Access:http://helicojournal.org/upload/pdf/kjhugr-2019-19-1-16.pdf