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Med’s Linda Cummings talks about the effects of H. pylori, a common infection

What to know about H. pylori, the pathogen that causes the most cancer cases worldwide
HealthLinda Cummings, associate professor at the School of Medicine, emphasized that while H. pylori is a common infection, only about 1% to 3% of infected individuals will develop cancer. H. pylori increases the risk of gastric cancer and MALT lymphoma, and is more prevalent in low-income areas.