Peptic Ulcer Disease

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Causes and Risk Factors

The most common cause for peptic ulcer disease is Helicobacter pylori (pronounced HEE-li-co BACK-ter pie-LOR-ee or HELL-uh-koh-BAK-tur py-LOH-ree) infection, also called H. pylori infection. Helicobacter pylori are spiral-shaped bacteria that are found in contaminated food and water. These bacteria, which were formerly called Campylobacter pylori, spread through close contact (e.g., sharing drinking glasses and eating utensils) and poor hygiene.

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