title: H. pylori and peptic ulcers still misunderstood.
abstract: Heliocobactor pylori is the most common chronic infection in the world, affecting one-third of all Americans. It causes ulcer disease and is considered to be a class I carcinogen. It can be cured with antibiotics. The majority of ulcer patients are neither treated nor tested for this dangerous pathogen. What can be done to help these patients?
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Rapport
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents