The African Enigma: Low Prevalence of Gastric Atrophy, High Prevalence of Chronic Inflammation in West African Adults and Children
- 1 December 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Helicobacter
- Vol. 6 (4), 263-267
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1083-4389.2001.00047.x
Abstract
Background. Helicobacter pylori infection is very common in Africa, yet peptic ulcer disease and gastric malignancy are rare. Aim. The aim of this study was to quantify mucosal respons...Keywords
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