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    GlossaryHelicobacter pylori

    bacterium infects stomach lining, causing ulcers and gastritis

    Helicobacter pylori, often abbreviated as H. pylori, is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and is a common cause of peptic ulcers. It can lead to chronic inflammation (gastritis) and is associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer. This bacterium is typically diagnosed through breath, blood, stool, or tissue tests and can be treated with a combination of antibiotics and medications that reduce stomach acid.

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