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(a) Which microorganism has been found to cause peptic ulcers in humans ?
(b) What are the symptoma of this disease ? Is it curable ?

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(a) Peptic ulcers are caused by a bacteria Helicobacter pylori. (b) Peptic ulcers cause acidity related pain and in acute cases bleeding in the stomach and duodenum of affected persons.
Yes, this disease is curable using appropriate antibiotics.
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