Helicobacter pylori and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Helicobacter pylori is the major cause of gastritis and duodenitis, and is responsible for the majority of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is thought that H.pylori may have a benign influence in the prevention of reflux esophagitis and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is due to failure...
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Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University
2016-02-01
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Online Access: | https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/218 |