Table 3.
Bacterial Counts within the Gastric Wall of Mongolian Gerbils 62 wk after Oral Challenge of H. pylori
| Strain | Infection rate | Bacterial recovery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Positive (%) | Log CFU per stomach | |
| TN2 (WT) | 23 | 22 (96) | 5.48 ± 0.28 |
| TN2ΔcagE | 27 | 27 (100) | 5.53 ± 0.15 |
| TN2ΔvacA | 28 | 28 (100) | 5.53 ± 0.20 |
| Intact control | 27 | 0 (0) | Not detected |