Helicobacter pylori infection occurs via close contact with infected individuals in early childhood.

H, Miyaji; T, Azuma; S, Ito; Y, Abe; F, Gejyo; N, Hashimoto; H, Sugimoto; H, Suto; Y, Ito; Y, Yamazaki; Y, Kohli; M, Kuriyama

doi:10.1046/j.1440-1746.2000.02070.x

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Helicobacter pylori infection occurs via close contact with infected individuals in early childhood.

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Authors:

Miyaji H

Azuma T

Ito S

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>The manner in which Helicobacter pylori is transmitted is of fundamental importance when considering strategies for its control, yet, to date, the exact mode of transmission remains uncertain.<h4>Methods</h4>The seroprevalence of H. pylori in a relatively isolated rural town in Ja...

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