Helicobacter Pylori, Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer

This text provides current knowledge on essential aspects in the rapidly evolving area of helicobacter pylori research. Both basic science and clinical research with actual practical consequences are taken into account.

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This text provides current knowledge on essential aspects in the rapidly evolving area of helicobacter pylori research. Both basic science and clinical research with actual practical consequences are taken into account. The chapters target such topics as microbiology, pathogenic mechanisms on gastroduodenal mucosa, interactions with the immune system, pathomorphology, the role of helicobacter pylori in peptic ulcer disease and therapeutic consequences. Experts from different scientific disciplines have contributed to this volume to provide detailed insight into the current understanding concerning the role of this bacterium.