Prevalence, incidence and risk factors for Helicobacter pylori infection in a cohort of Portuguese adolescents (EpiTeen)

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is acquired mainly during childhood, but it may occur throughout life. Understanding the determinants of infection at different ages is essential to clarify dynamics of H. pylori related diseases and to design preventive strategies. Aim: To estimate the prev...

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Main Author: Bastos, J (author)
Other Authors: Peleteiro, B (author), Pinto, H (author), Marinho, A (author), Guimaraes, JT (author), Ramos, E (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Helicobacter pylori - Adolescents - Portugal
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10216/114829
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/114829

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http://hdl.handle.net/10216/114829

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