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H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer

Internet URL

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpylori/  

This document also available in Spanish

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Description

Researchers recently discovered that H. pylori causes almost all peptic ulcers. This online document provides consumers with basic information on this bacteria and its effect on the digestive tract.

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Review Date

4/24/2007