Helicobacter pylori in South America
Open Access
- 1 January 1998
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Vol. 12 (7) , 509-512
- https://doi.org/10.1155/1998/127352
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori is the most common chronic bacterial infection in humans. In less developed nations, eg, most South American countries, the prevalence of H pylori infection ranges from 70% to 90% of the population. In these countries there is rapid acquisition of the infection in early life, due to poor sanitation, low standards of living conditions and an increased rate of H pylori infection. The management of H pylori infection in South America is outlined.Keywords
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