Helicobacter pylori-Mediated Protection against Extra-Gastric Immune and Inflammatory Disorders: The Evidence and Controversies

A large number of studies link H. pylori infection with a reduced risk of developing extra-gastric conditions such as allergy, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease and multiple sclerosis. The strength of the evidence for these protective associations is quite variable, and published s...

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Main Author: Karen Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/3/2/34