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What is the cause of h pylori in general?
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Please see below: H. Pylori infection occurs when a type of bacteria called helicobacter pylori (h. Pylori) infects your stomach, usually during childhood. A common cause of peptic ulcers, h. Pylori infection is present in about half the people in the world. H. Pylori bacteria can be passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or fecal matter.
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