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H. PYLORI

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The type species of genus Heliobacter; produces urease and is associated with several gastroduodenal diseases (including gastritis and gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers and other peptic ulcers)

Synonyms:

H. pylori; Heliobacter pylori

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("H. pylori" is a kind of...):

bacteria species (a species of bacteria)

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 Context examples: 

Treatment may include medicines to reduce stomach acids or antibiotics to kill H. pylori.

(Peptic Ulcer, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

It is often referred to as H. pylori.

(Helicobacter pylori, NCI Thesaurus)

To help prevent an H. pylori infection, you should: • Wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating • Eat properly prepared food • Drink water from a clean, safe source

(Helicobacter Pylori Infections, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

H. pylori infection is usually acquired from contaminated food and water and through person to person spread.

(Helicobacter pylori, NCI Thesaurus)