Many Peptic Ulcers are Due To

Question

Many peptic ulcers are due to
A)Salmonella typhi.
B)Helicobacter pylori.
C)Shigella boydii.
D)Salmonella enterica.

Accepted Answer

Peptic ulcers are mostly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori. Salmonella typhi and Shigella boydii are bacteria that can cause food poisoning and typhoid fever, respectively. Salmonella enterica can also cause food poisoning. However, none of these bacteria are known to be a common cause of peptic ulcer disease.