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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

  1. Mycoplasma hominis
  2. Campilobacter jejuni
  3. Helicobacter pylori
  4. Campilobacter fetus
  5. Chlamydia trachomatis
Correct answer

Helicobacter pylori

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