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3. H. pylori

Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori is a bacteria found inside the stomach. H. pylori is very common and some researchers estimate that over half of the population in the entire world carries the bacteria. Most people never experience negative effects, but an infection of H. pylori increases the risk of developing stomach cancer, gastritis, and peptic ulcers.

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