Abstract:Campylobacter pylori is a newly recognized microaerophilic, gram-negative spiral bacterium. The role of this organism in the pathogenesis of human gastritis and ulceration is currently being widely investigated. Published reports of the ultrastructure of C. pylori exhibit poor preservation of subcellular detail indicating that certain conventional fixation procedures may not be appropriate for optimal results. Consequently, we utilized freeze substitution and conventional methods to examine the influence of fi… Show more
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