Browsing by Author "Rollan, Antonio R."

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    Lack of Diagnostic Utility of Specific Immunoglobulin M in Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children
    (LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2008) Serrano, Carolina A.; Gonzalez, Carmen G.; Rollan, Antonio R.; Duarte, Ignacio; Torres, Javiera; Pena, Alfredo J.; Harris, Paul R.
    Background: Helicobacter pylori infection results in ill a systemic immune response characterized by the initial rise of immunoglobulin (Ig) M followed by the elevation of IgG and IgA-specific antibody levels in serum. Age and regional considerations may modify the accuracy of serological tests.