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Chronic peptic ulcers are associated with the presence of which bacterium?

  • Category: Physiological Adaptation
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Topics: Gastrointestinal

Want help? View the answer with rationale.

  • Pseudomonas
  • Streptococcus
  • Staphylococcus
  • Helicobacter pylori

Rationale

Both duodenal and gastric ulcers are associated with the presence of helicobacter pylori. Pseudomonas, streptococcus, and staphylococcus are not associated with peptic ulcers.

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