The infection by Helicobacter pylori strains expressing CagA is highly prevalent in women with autoimmune thyroid disorders.

Natale Figura, G Di Cairano, F Loré, Elisa Guarino, A Gragnoli, Dorica Cataldo, R Giannace, Dolorès Vaira, Laura Bianciardi, S Kristodhullu,

PubMed · 1999 · 78 citations · 0 references

Abstract

CagA-positive H. pylori infection increases the risk of ATD development.