Does Helicobacter pylori play a role in the pathogenesis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis?

TEKE T. A., Akyon Y., Yalcin E., ÖZEN H., Dogru D., Kiper N., ...More

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.58, no.9, pp.894-898, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ped.12918
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.894-898
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate whether Helicobacter pylori plays a role in the pathogenesis and severity of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, and its relationship with gastroesophageal reflux (GER).