Presence of cagA Gene in Patients with Gastric Cancer and Gastritis with Helicobacter pylori Infection

Background and purpose: Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative, micro-aerophilic, and spiral-shaped bacillus. Infection with this bacterium can lead to gastritis, ulcers, and even gastric cancer. This study was conducted to evaluate the presence of the cagA gene among patients with gastritis and gas...

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Main Authors: Fateme Sadat Mirtalebi Roknabadi, Mahya Teymoori, Saeed Shams, Ahmad Hormati, Mahdieh Ghoddoosi, Somaye Kermani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-13543-en.html