Presence of <it>Helicobacter pylori </it>in betel chewers and non betel chewers with and without oral cancers
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Betel chewing has been shown to predispose to periodontal disease and oral cancer. Studies show that people with gum disease are more likely to test positive for <it>Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)</it>. It is not known i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6831/9/23 |