Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology - Micro in the Clinic Follow-Up: Can Spicy Food Cause Ulcers? - Questions - Page 51: 1

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Antacids might help relieve the symptoms of an ulcer by neutralizing the excessive gastric acid and hence protecting the lining of stomach and duodenum, however, an antibiotic is needed to kill H. Pylori.

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