The bacterium that causes peptic ulcers is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The bacterium that causes peptic ulcers is:
A. Vibrio cholerae
B. Escherichia coli
C. Salmonella enterica
D. Helicobacter pylori
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Helicobacter pylori colonizes the gastric mucosa, causing chronic inflammation, peptic ulcers, and increasing the risk of gastric cancer. It survives stomach acid by secreting urease, which converts urea to ammonia, neutralizing acid. Treatment involves antibiotics and acid suppressants.

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