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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)

A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and is the most common cause of stomach ulcers and a major risk factor for gastric cancer. About half the world's population carries H. pylori, though many people remain asymptomatic. It is treated with a combination of antibiotics and acid-suppressing medication.

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