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Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Poster presentation

Helicobacter pylori infection in rheumatic diseases

Authors: Hongyan Wen, Jing Luo, Junxia Li, Xiaofeng Li

Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Special Issue 1/2012

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Due to a number of factors, Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection is increasingly recognized as highly prevalent in many populations and of increasing health concern. Hp infection has been associated with digestive diseases and rheumatic diseases[1]. It remains unclear whether all or part patients of rheumatic diseases should be routinely screened for Hp infection. We have examined predictors of Hp infection in rheumatic diseases so as to define who might benefit most from screening. …
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Metadata
Title
Helicobacter pylori infection in rheumatic diseases
Authors
Hongyan Wen
Jing Luo
Junxia Li
Xiaofeng Li
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Arthritis Research & Therapy / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1478-6362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/ar3675

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