What condition is Helicobacter pylori linked to?
Peptic ulcers
Diabetes
Hypertension
Asthma
Answer
Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or small intestine. They are often caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). H. pylori infects the stomach and produces acids that can damage the lining of the stomach and small intestine, leading to the formation of ulcers.
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