In Article <CpDA0t.D2p at zoo.toronto.edu>, mes at zoo.toronto.edu (Mark Siddall)
wrote:
>This halobacter and ulcer thing is in vogue.
>From a parasitological perspective... does she eat sushi or sashimi?
>From a immunological perspective, is she prone to allergies? Could be
> dietary.
>>>>--
>Mark Siddall The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance,
>Department of Zoology - it is the _illusion_ of knowledge.
>University of Toronto D. J. Boorstein
>mes at zoo.toronto.edu
Just wanted to say that the identification of Heliobacter pylori as a cause
of gastric ulcers is grounded in convincing scientific data. Your physician
should rule this out, if he/she is unfamiliar with this organism, CHANGE
YOUR PHYSICIAN. An infection caused by this bug is easily treated with
antibiotics.
Renee Howell, Ph.D.
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Disclaimer: "opinions expressed are not necessarily .....etc etc!
