Helicobacter pylori [electronic resource] /
by Fleming, Shawna L.
Series: Deadly diseases and epidemics Published by : Chelsea House, (New York, New York :) Physical details: 1 online resource, 142 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; ISBN: 079108681X; 9780791086810.Item type | Location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Electronic Books | E-Resource Section | E-Books | 616.33014 (Browse shelf) | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-134) and index.
Discovery of helicobacter pylori -- Anatomy and physiology of digestion: what happens to the food that you eat? -- H. pylori: its biology and its survival -- In the stomach -- Who is infected with H. pylori? -- H pylori and ulcers -- H. pylori and the immune system -- Role of H. pylori in cancer and autoimmune diseases -- Diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Bibliography -- Index.
Describes the symptoms and effects of helicobacter pylori infections--the leading cause of stomach ulcers--the role of the bacteria in harboring other diseases, how they affect digestion, and treatment options.
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