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What causes H. pylori infection in stomach?
Q: Do we know the reason for H. pylori infection in stomach? Is it possible to prevent it? My doctor told me its a common disease in India.
A:It is an infection caused by a bacterium (Helicobacter pylori), common in all third world countries. Poor hygiene and overcrowding is the cause. No proven way to prevent it.