Open AccessDetection of Helicobacter pylori: A faster urease test can save resources
Author(s) -
Andriani Koumi,
Theodoros Filippidis,
Vassilia Leontara,
Loukia Makri,
Marios Z. Panos
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v17.i3.349
Subject(s) - rapid urease test , helicobacter pylori , medicine , campylobacter , gastroenterology , giemsa stain , endoscopy , spirillaceae , sucralfate , gastritis , surgery , pathology , biology , bacteria , genetics
To investigate whether differences in the rapidity of a positive result for Helicobacter pylori can save resources, by comparing two commercially available urease kits.