Raju was suffering from severe stomach pain and the doctor diagnosed that he was suffering from peptic ulcers and treated him with antibiotics. He was relieved of pain. What could be the reason for peptic ulcers?
A
Reduced secretion of hormones
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B
Reduced water content
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C
Growth of Helicobacter pylori
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D
Growth of Haemophilus ducreyi
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Solution
The correct option is C Growth of Helicobacter pylori Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine called the duodenum. Most ulcers are caused by an infection from bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).