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Duodenal ulcer

Bleeding ulcer

Gastric ulcer

InflammationHelicobacter pylori causes inflammation of the gastric mucosa (gastritis). This isoften asymptomatic.

InfectionHelicobacter pylori infects the lower part of the stomach, antrum.

UlcerGastric inflammation may lead to duodenal or gastric ulcer.Severe complications includebleeding ulcer and perforated ulcer.

Helicobacter pylori

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Increasedacid secretion

Inflammation Inflammation

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Helicobacter pylori — the bacterium causing peptic ulcer disease

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