Helicobacter Infections

Infections with organisms of the genus HELICOBACTER, particularly, in humans, HELICOBACTER PYLORI. The clinical manifestations are focused in the stomach, usually the gastric mucosa and antrum, and the upper duodenum. This infection plays a major role in the pathogenesis of type B gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): C01.150.252.400.466

MeSH Unique ID: D016481

Entry Terms:

• Infections, Helicobacter
• Helicobacter Infection
• Infection, Helicobacter

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Infections
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Bacterial Infections
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
Helicobacter Infections