Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Understanding Why Tribal Populations Are Free From Clinical Symptoms Of Infection With H Pylori Strains

Helicobacter pylori is of growing concern today because of its crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer diseases and in the multi-step carcinogenic process of gastric cancer. However, it is still an enigma why few strains are associated with ulcer formation with relevant clinical symptoms while others are not associated with any disease manifestation. Read more ...