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What bug uses UREASE to lower the acidity of the ST, then causes DUODENAL ULCERS

H. pylori (gm-)

—> ulcers increase risk for ADENOCARCINOMA, MALTOMA (lymphoma)

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Helicobacter pylori

type?

gm- curved helical
motile
urease positive - use urea breath test
duodenal ulcers

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