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H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer

H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer Discusses peptic ulcers and explains how H. pylori can cause them. Also provides information on diagnosis and treatment.Stomach ulcer A stomach ulcer is a break in the tissue lining the stomach. Most are caused by infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium, not stress or poor diet as Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers Today, research shows that most ulcers (80 percent of gastric ulcers and 90 percent of duodenal ulcers) develop as a result of infection with a bacterium Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Stomach Ulcer: Brief Version What is a stomach ulcer? A stomach ulcer is a raw area or open sore in the lining of the stomach. This is also called a gastric ulcer.