H. Pylori Infection and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment
Defining H. pylori Infection and Peptic Ulcer Disease Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that grows in the digestive tract and has a unique ability to survive in the highly acidic environment of the stomach. It’s a major cause of stomach inflammation (gastritis) and peptic ulcer disease (PUD). PUD refers to sores (ulcers) that form in the...