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Helicobacter bacteria

Microscopic view of Helicobacter bacteria.

Helicobacter have a characteristic helical shape. They can live in the highly acidic conditions of the stomachs of mammals, and the Helicobacter family includes bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers.

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