Relation between IS605 and cag region of H pylori
| IS605 + | IS605 − | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All PAI + | 18 | 41 | 59 |
| Partial PAI + | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| All PAI −3-150 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 23 | 48 | 71 |
PAI, pathogenicity island.
↵3-150 The strains lacking all PAI were isolated in Western countries. These strains were kindly provided by Dr John Atherton (Nottingham, UK).