Helicobacter pylori in sheep milk

Authors

Maria P. Dore, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Antonia R. Sepulveda, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Michael S. Osato, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Giuseppe Realdi
David Y. Graham, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

7-10-1999

Journal

Lancet

Volume

354

Issue

9173

DOI

10.1016/S0140-6736(99)01724-9

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori was recovered from sheep milk, suggesting a role for animals in transmission. H pylori may be a commensal in the sheep, which may be H pylori's ancestral host.

APA Citation

Dore, M., Sepulveda, A., Osato, M., Realdi, G., & Graham, D. (1999). Helicobacter pylori in sheep milk. Lancet, 354 (9173). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(99)01724-9