Study of the clinical relevance of Helicobacter pylori virulence genes to gastric diseases among Egyptian patients

ABSTRACT

Background and study aims: Helicobacter pylori infection is common in Egypt. It has been associated with gastritis, ulcers and it is a risk factor for gastric cancer. We aimed to study the correlation between the presence of H. pylori virulence factors and the histopathological and endoscopic findings in gastric biopsies