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H. PYLORI
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The type species of genus Heliobacter; produces urease and is associated with several gastroduodenal diseases (including gastritis and gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers and other peptic ulcers)
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("H. pylori" is a kind of...):
bacteria species (a species of bacteria)
Context examples:
Treatment may include medicines to reduce stomach acids or antibiotics to kill H. pylori.
(Peptic Ulcer, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
It is often referred to as H. pylori.
(Helicobacter pylori, NCI Thesaurus)
To help prevent an H. pylori infection, you should: • Wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating • Eat properly prepared food • Drink water from a clean, safe source
(Helicobacter Pylori Infections, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
H. pylori infection is usually acquired from contaminated food and water and through person to person spread.
(Helicobacter pylori, NCI Thesaurus)
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