Organisms

Helicobacter

A genus of gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacteria that has been isolated from the intestinal tract of mammals, including humans. It has been associated with PEPTIC ULCER.

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Abstract

A genus of gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacteria that has been isolated from the intestinal tract of mammals, including humans. It has been associated with PEPTIC ULCER.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Gastrospirillum

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection = HELICOBACTER INFECTIONS

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History Note

1992

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Previous Indexing

  • Campylobacter (1984-1990)

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  1. B03w.440w.500w
  2. B03w.660w.150w.235w.500w.250w

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QW 154

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Helicobacter. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016998. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016998
  2. Helicobacter. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter
  3. Helicobacter. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134684