Illustration of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, a gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium found in the mucus lining of the stomach. It causes gastritis, and is also the most common cause of stomach ulcers. It may also be a cause or co-factor for gastric cance

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Illustration of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, a gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium found in the mucus lining of the stomach. It causes gastritis, and is also the most common cause of stomach ulcers. It may also be a cause or co-factor for gastric cancer as its presence increases the risk of developing stomach tumors. Labeled are the flagella, double membrane, and circular chromosome.

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Photo credit: © Gwen Shockey / Alamy / Afripics
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