Saliva specimens for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori obtained in remote areas of Nepal.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A surprising low prevalence rate of Helicobacter pylori infection was found in Dolpo, Nepal, leading the authors to demonstrate the importance of IgG conservation. The interest of studying the genetics of the bacteria in these remote infected populations is also emphasised.
Medical subject headings
- Helicobacter Infections
- Helicobacter pylori
- Saliva
- Specimen Handling