| Literature DB >> 19688080 |
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori infection is acquired in childhood and plays a causative role in chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and the development of gastric cancer. The present review focuses on recent advances in the management of H pylori infection in children and provides an update of current Canadian guidelines regarding clinical sequelae, diagnosis and treatment.Entities:
Year: 2004 PMID: 19688080 PMCID: PMC2724145 DOI: 10.1093/pch/9.10.709
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Child Health ISSN: 1205-7088 Impact factor: 2.253