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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2007; 13(21): 2967-2972
Published online Jun 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i21.2967
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients n (%)
OAC7 (n = 69)OAC14 (n = 62)
Age (yr)47.5 ± 1645 ± 15
Male27 (39.1)18 (29)
Smokers14 (20.3)21 (33.9)
Previous antibiotic exposure
Betalactamics56 (81.2)51 (82.3)
Clarithromycin13 (18.8)18 (29)
Metronidazol13 (18.8)12 (19.4)
Tetracyclines32 (46.4)26 (41.9)
Endoscopic diagnosis
Ulcer disease14 (20.3)24 (38.7)
Non-ulcer disease44 (63.8)30 (48.4)
Normal11 (15.9)8 (12.9)