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Which bacterium causes peptic ulcers? Who discovered the above pathogen for the first time?


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Peptic ulcers:

  1. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a tear in the stomach's lining or the lower esophagus in rare instances.
  2. Peptic ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori, a staphylococci bacteria found in the intestine.
  3. Peptic ulcers could really appear anywhere within the gastrointestinal tract.
  4. Stomach pain, which can sense as acid reflux, and nausea are typical problems.

Discovery :

Barry J Marshall and Robin Warren discovered this bacteria.


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