The bacterium responsible for peptic ulcers is

Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumonia

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Helicobacter pylori

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Salmonella typhi

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Solution

The correct option is D Helicobacter pylori
Peptic ulcer is caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.
So, the correct answer is (C).

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