Detection of Helicobacter-like DNA in the gastric mucosa of Thoroughbred horses

200784 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mónica Contreras · Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas

Abelardo Morales · Central University of Venezuela

María Alexandra García-Amado · Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas

Michael de Vera · Academia Nacional de Medicina Venezuela

Valmore Bermúdez · Central University of Venezuela

Pulchérie Gueneau · Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas

Abstract

This is the first report of Helicobacter-like DNA in the gastric mucosa of horses and the pathogenic potential of these organisms requires further investigation.

Topics & Keywords

Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases Veterinary Equine Medical Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Letters in Applied Microbiology

Volume 45, Issue 5, pp. 553-557

DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-765x.2007.02227.x

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