Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2011
A male patient has been diagnosed with gastric ulcer. Bacteriological examination of biopsy material from the affected part of stomach revealed small colonies of gram-negative, oxide reductase-positive flexibacteria that grew on the chocolate agar on the fifth day. Which of the following microorganisms is the most likely causative agent?
Answer options
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Campilobacter jejuni
- Helicobacter pylori
- Campilobacter fetus
- Chlamydia trachomatis
Correct answer
Helicobacter pylori
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