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pylori) is an infectious bacterium that resides in the gastric mucosa and causes persistent gastric damage. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori can cause chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and iron deficiency anemia. If left untreated, it can also lead to the development of stomach cancer. The World Health Organization classifies H.
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