H.pylori: Techniques for Clinical Diagnosis and Basic Research

by Adrian Lee (Editor), Francis Megraud (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  1995

  $44.76

  Helicobacter pylori has been established as a major factor in gastroduodenal disease. As such it has become the centre of attention for an ever increasing number of researchers, drawn from many disciplines, eager to facilitate better diagnosis, improved therapies and ultimately the eradication of this most prevalent and fascinating of gastrointestinal pathogenic bacteria. This volume brings together the experience of those gastroenterologists, microbiologists, immunologists and others who have developed the many and varied techniques established as playing a vital role in the diagnosis, management and research into H. pylori and its many disease manifestations. The manual contains detailed instructions of each technique including: brief background putting the technique into clinical context; instructions recipe style; illustrated critical steps; guidance on interpretation of results; Tips and traps highlighting potential pitfalls and how to avoid them; a list of reagents used.