What does "Helicobacter pylori" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that can enter your body and live in your digestive tract. Over time, it can cause sores, called ulcers, in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. For some people, an infection can lead to stomach cancer. It's not exactly known how H. pylori spreads, but it could be through unclean food and water or through contact with the saliva or other body fluids of infected people.
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