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Untreated H. Pylori increases your risk of stomach cancer

Akello says H. pylori can infect anyone, but some people are more likely to become infected than others. The groups at highest risk include people living in crowded households and those with poor access to clean water and sanitation. Inadequate sewage systems and unsafe drinking water increase the chance of infection.

Untreated H. Pylori increases your risk of stomach cancer
By: Agnes Kyotalengerire, Journalist @New Vision


KAMPALA - Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, prevalent in 27% to 35% of the Ugandan population, are often mismanaged as simple peptic ulcers due to high

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
Dr Vivian Akello
Dr Vianny Kweyamba