Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium is a photograph by Roger Harris which was uploaded on May 12th, 2013.
Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium
Helicobacter pylori bacterium, computer artwork. Formerly known as Campylobacter pyloridis, this is a Gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium. It is... more
by Roger Harris
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Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium
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Roger Harris
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Helicobacter pylori bacterium, computer artwork. Formerly known as Campylobacter pyloridis, this is a Gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium. It is motile, possessing extensions, called flagella, that are used for propulsion. H. pylori is found in the mucus lining of the stomach. It causes gastritis, and is also the most common cause of stomach ulcers. It may also be a cause or co- factor for gastric cancer as its presence increases the risk of developing stomach tumours.
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May 12th, 2013
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