Mutations in the 23S rRNA gene are associated with clarithromycin resistance in <it>Helicobacter pylori </it>isolates in Brazil

• Main Authors: Godoy Anita PO (Author), Benvengo Yune HB (Author), Miranda Maira CB (Author), Vitiello Lea (Author), Ribeiro Marcelo L (Author), Mendonca Sergio (Author), Pedrazzoli José (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Resistance of <it>Helicobacter pylori </it>to clarithromycin has been associated with A2142G and A2143G point mutations in the 23S rRNA gene. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence of each...