Testing for Helicobacter pylori in the clinical setting.
Front Biosci
; 6: E129-36, 2001 Oct 01.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11578965
ABSTRACT
There are a variety of tests available to identify Helicobacter pylori infection. These tests can be divided into those that do not require and those that do require endoscopy. This review provides a detailed discussion of the available diagnostic tests for H. pylori infection. Special attention is paid to the role of diagnostic testing in the management of patients with H. pylori-related disease. The potential advantages and disadvantages of various tests and the role of testing to confirm eradication after treatment for H. pylori is also discussed.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Helicobacter pylori
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Infecções por Helicobacter
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Front Biosci
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos