Intrafamilial Spread of the Same Clarithromycin-Resistant Helicobacter pylori Infection Confirmed by Molecular Analysis
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- 1 August 2004
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Journal of Clinical Microbiology
- Vol. 42 (8) , 3901-3903
- https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.42.8.3901-3903.2004
Abstract
Clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori (CRHP) is increasing worldwide, especially in children. We report a family case in which both the mother and child were infected with CRHP. DNA analysis revealed that all of the mother's and daughter's isolates were indistinguishable, suggesting that the same CRHP strain spread between the family members. The spread of CRHP within families may be increasing.Keywords
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