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PATHOGENS
- Helicobacter pylori: attaches to gastric cells inducing inflammation and cytokine production.
- Antimicrobial effects:
- H. pylori is intrinsically resistant to sulfonamides, trimethoprim and vancomycin.
- Metronidazole resistance estimated 22-39%, 37% commonly cited in U.S. populations.
- Clarithromycin resistance ~11-12%, in some studies up to 24%.
- Amoxicillin or tetracycline resistance remains less common.
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Last updated: June 6, 2018
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