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Helicobacter pylori, commonly abbreviated as H. pylori, is a Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining of humans and is known to be a major cause of various gastrointestinal conditions, including gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer.

H. pylori infection can cause various gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. It can also cause more serious conditions such as gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach lining, and peptic ulcers, which are open sores that form in the stomach or duodenum. H. pylori infection has also been associated with an increased risk of developing gastric cancer, although most individuals infected with H. pylori do not develop cancer.

Diagnosis of H. pylori infection typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, patient history, and laboratory tests. Common diagnostic methods include breath tests, stool tests, blood tests, and endoscopic biopsies with histological examination. Treatment of H. pylori infection usually involves a combination of antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and metronidazole, along with acid-suppressing medications, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), to reduce stomach acid production. Eradication of H. pylori infection is important in the management of associated gastrointestinal conditions and to reduce the risk of complications, such as peptic ulcers and gastric cancer.

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