Helicobacter pylori Infection: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Management by T

Description: Helicobacter pylori Infection by T.C. Northfield, M. Mendall, P.M. Goggin 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now that Helicobacter pylori is generally accepted as a key aetiological agent in gastric cancer as well as the main agent in peptic ulcer, it can claim to be the most important new discovery in clinical gastroenterology of the last decade, and yet there is no up-to-date book available on the subject that is designed primarily for the clinical gastroenterologist. This book aims to fill that niche. It should also be of interest to the basic scientist, to those providing a clinical laboratory service (microbiologists and histopathologists), and to epidemiologists and others involved in clinical research. Table of Contents 1 Historical and microbiological perspectives.- Epidemiology.- 2 Geographical distribution and association with gastric cancer.- 3 Natural history and mode of transmission.- Pathophysiology.- 4 Pathogenesis of infections due to persistent bacteria at mucosal surfaces.- 5 Host responses.- Role in Peptic Ulcer Disease.- 6 Acid secretion.- 7 Mucosal defence.- 8 Overview.- Role in Gastric Cancer.- 9 The precancer—cancer sequence.- 10 Biochemical aspects.- Diagnosis.- 11 Histological diagnosis.- 12 Microbiological tests.- 13 Urea breath tests.- 14 Serology.- Treatment.- 15 Drug regimens.- 16 Vaccination: possibilities and probabilities.- Conclusion.- 17 Conceptual evolution from gastritis, to peptic ulcer and gastric cancer, to cystitis of the stomach and, finally, to a smallpox equivalent. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Now that Helicobacter pylori is generally accepted as a key aetiological agent in gastric cancer as well as the main agent in peptic ulcer, it can claim to be the most important new discovery in clinical gastroenterology of the last decade, and yet there is no up-to-date book available on the subject that is designed primarily for the clinical gastroenterologist. This book aims to fill that niche. It should also be of interest to the basic scientist, to those providing a clinical laboratory service (microbiologists and histopathologists), and to epidemiologists and others involved in clinical research. Details ISBN0792388259 Author P.M. Goggin Language English ISBN-10 0792388259 ISBN-13 9780792388258 Media Book Format Hardcover Subtitle Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Management Place of Publication Dordrecht Publisher Springer Short Title HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION Pages 178 Edition 1993rd Imprint Springer Country of Publication Netherlands DOI 10.1023/b122636 Edited by P.M. Goggin Edition Description 1993 ed. Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-11-30 Alternative 9789401049825 DEWEY 616.3 Illustrations IX, 178 p. Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137724587;

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