Overview
- Presents the latest knowledge on all aspects of H. pylori infection and its consequences
- Offers detailed guidance on diagnosis and treatment
- Covers epidemiology, pathophysiology, antibiotic resistance, and reinfection rates
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Table of contents (55 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Epidemiology
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Pathophysiology
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Symptom
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About this book
This book presents the current state of knowledge regarding the ability of Helicobacter pylori to colonize the gastrointestinal tract, the global epidemiology of H. pylori infection, transmission routes, the pathophysiology of H. pylori-related gastroduodenal and other diseases, diagnosis and treatment methods, guidelines for eradication, antibiotic resistance, the reinfection rate after H. pylori eradication, and animal models of H. pylori or related Helicobacter infection. The aim is to equip readers around the world with the understanding required in order to implement effective methods of H. pylori eradication and to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. The text is clearly written and is complemented by many helpful illustrations. This book will be a great asset in clinical practice for all practitioners who are involved in caring for patients with H. pylori-related diseases or have an interest in the subject. It will also be a useful source of information for medical students and for intelligent laypeople seeking information on H. pylori.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Helicobacter pylori
Editors: Nayoung Kim
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-706-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5706-0Published: 09 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-287-706-2Published: 16 June 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 556
Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations, 103 illustrations in colour
Topics: Gastroenterology, Bacteriology