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* Slow-growing [[Has Gram stain::Gram-negative]] microaerophilic [[Has shape::bacillus]] with a curve, gull-wing, or spiral appearance |
* Slow-growing [[Has Gram stain::Gram-negative]] microaerophilic [[Has shape::bacillus]] with a curve, gull-wing, or spiral appearance |
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+ | * [[Has oxidase test::Oxidase-positive]] and [[Has urease test::urease-positive]] |
* Major cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer |
* Major cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer |
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Revision as of 10:10, 9 November 2019
- Slow-growing Gram-negative microaerophilic bacillus with a curve, gull-wing, or spiral appearance
- Oxidase-positive and urease-positive
- Major cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer
References
- ^ M. Zamani, F. Ebrahimtabar, V. Zamani, W. H. Miller, R. Alizadeh‐Navaei, J. Shokri‐Shirvani, M. H. Derakhshan. Systematic review with meta‐analysis: the worldwide prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2018;47(7):868-876. doi:10.1111/apt.14561.
- ^ G. Manes, A. Balzano, G. Iaquinto, C. Ricci, M. M. Piccirillo, N. Giardullo, A. Todisco, M. Lioniello, D. Vaira. Accuracy of the stool antigen test in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection before treatment and in patients on omeprazole therapy. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2001;15(1):73-79. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2036.2001.00907.x.
