Esophageal Ulcer And H Pylori
Helicobacter pylori
( H. pylori
) is the bacteria responsible for most
The bacteria can weaken the protective coating of the stomach, allowing digestive juices to irritate the sensitive stomach lining.
Alternative Names
Gastritis - Helicobacter pylori; H. pylori
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
As many as half of the world's population is infected with H. pylori. Those living in...
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