Correlation between the geographical origin of Helicobacter pylori homB-positive strains and their clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background In general, all virulence factors of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are involved in its infections. However, recent studies have shown that the homB gene is one of the virulence genes that affects the severity of the clinical results of this bacterium. Methods The main purpose o...

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Main Authors: Masoud Keikha, Mohsen Karbalaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01764-y