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  • Title: Helicobacter pylori infection and autoimmune processes: an emerging field of study.
    Author: Sorrentino D, Ferraccioli GF, De Vita S, Labombarda A, Boiocchi M, Bartoli E.
    Journal: Ital J Gastroenterol Hepatol; 1998 Oct; 30 Suppl 3():S310-2. PubMed ID: 10077762.
    Abstract:
    Evidence is accumulating that Helicobacter pylori infection may be closely associated with autoimmunity. However, whether autoimmunity plays a causal role in the pathogenesis of some of the diseases attributed to this bacterium or whether it is rather an epiphenomenon remains to be determined. In this brief review, a summary is made of current knowledge regarding the potential general mechanisms by which Helicobacter pylori causes mucosal damage. A review is then made of the evidence linking this bacterium to the production of different gastric autoantibodies. Finally, the reported association between Helicobacter pylori infection and some known autoimmune diseases is discussed. Although the data are still not sufficiently complete to draw definite conclusions, autoimmunity appears to be an important aspect of this infection and will certainly become a major field of study in the next few years.
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