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Helicobacter pylori Infection: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Management 1993 edition
T C Northfield
Helicobacter pylori Infection: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Management 1993 edition
T C Northfield
Helicobacter pylori is a key aetiological agent in gastric cancer as well as the main agent in peptic ulcer. This book is intended for basic scientist, those providing a clinical laboratory service (microbiologists and histopathologists), and epidemiologists and others involved in clinical research.
Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Introduction. 1. Historical and microbiological perspectives; C. S. Goodwin. Epidemiology. 2. Geographical distribution and association with gastric cancer; D. Forman, P. Webb. 3. Natural history and mode of transmission; M. Mendall. Pathophysiology. 4. Pathogenesis of infections due to persistent bacteria at mucosal surfaces; M. J. Blaser. 5. Host responses; J. E. Crabtree, J. I. Wyatt. Role of Peptic Ulcer Disease. 6. Acid secretion; J. Calam. 7. Mucosal defence; P. M. Goggin, T. C. Northfield. 8. Overview; G. N. J. Tytgat. 9. The precancer-cancer sequence; T. Levine, A. B. Price. Role in Gastric Cancer. 10. Biochemical aspects; G. Sobala. Diagnosis. 11. Histological diagnosis; M. F. Dixon. 12. Urea breath tests; G. D. Bell. 14. Serology; D. G. Newell, A. R. Stacey. Treatment. 15. Drug regimens; A. T. R. Axon. 16. Vaccination: possibilities and probabilities; Minhu Chen, A. Lee. Conclusion. 17. Conceptual evolution from gastritis, to peptic ulcer and gastric cancer, to cystitis of the stomach' and, finally, to a smallpox equivalent; D. Y. Graham. Index. Publisher Marketing: Helicobacter pylori is a key aetiological agent in gastric cancer as well as the main agent in peptic ulcer. This book is intended for basic scientist, those providing a clinical laboratory service (microbiologists and histopathologists), and epidemiologists and others involved in clinical research.
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | November 30, 1993 |
ISBN13 | 9780792388258 |
Publishers | Springer |
Pages | 178 |
Dimensions | 155 × 235 × 12 mm · 449 g |
Editor | Goggin, P.M. |
Editor | Mendall, M. |
Editor | Northfield, T.C. |
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