Tuesday, April 12, 2011

#11 04/12/2011 Helicobacter pylori!

Looking into the microscope... Getting closer...
There they are (brown dots)! They are kinda cute from this view.
WIKIFACTS- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of stomach inflammation (chronic gastritis).

The bacteria can weaken the protective coating of the stomach, allowing digestive juices to irritate the sensitive stomach lining.


As many as half of the world's population is infected with H. pylori. Those living in developing countries or crowded, unsanitary conditions are most likely to contract the bacterium, which is passed from person to person. H. pylori only grows in the stomach, and is usually contracted during childhood.


H. pylori infection is linked to stomach cancer and ulcer disease.


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