Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the Peptic ulcers.

It is a viral disease.

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It can be treated by antibiotics.

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It is caused by Helicobacter pylori.

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A It is a viral disease.
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach, small intestine or esophagus. The most common cause of peptic ulcer is infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

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