Letters to the Editor Campylobacter-like organisms in Meckel's

Campylobacter pylori is known to have a special affinity for antral mucosa and has increasingly become incriminated in the pathogenesis of type B gastritis and peptic ulcer. The reason for the affinity for antral mucosa is at present not known: the presence of certain growth factors and nutrients has been implicated. Meckel's diverticula can contain several gastrointestinal mucosa types, among which is antral mucosa. Foci of antral mucosa in Meckel's diverticula showing signs ofinflam-mation and ulceration may occasionally be seen. Might C pylori be found in such conditions in normal antral mucosa? Ther