LD INCLUDE: Bacteria = helicopter pylori

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Identify the bacteria that can cause peptic ulcers and explain the rationale for the use of proton pump inhibitors in treating peptic ulcers.

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Bacteria = helicopter pylori

PPI(proton pump inhibitors) block gastric H,K-ATPase, inhibiting gastric acid secretion( leads to acid suppression so that healing can take place). 

 

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