A 55-year-old with a 3-month history of epigastric discomfort, relieved by food, is found to have a duodenal ulcer. Which organism is most commonly im...

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A 55-year-old with a 3-month history of epigastric discomfort, relieved by food, is found to have a duodenal ulcer. Which organism is most commonly implicated?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori

Answer

Escherichia coli

Answer

Clostridium difficile

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Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Campylobacter jejuni

NICE CG184 MCQ (SBA): Duodenal ulcer

A 55-year-old with a 3-month history of epigastric discomfort, relieved by food, is found to have a duodenal ulcer. Which organism is most commonly implicated?