Which common ailment is caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium?
A
Common cold
B
Stomach ulcers
C
Malaria
D
Chickenpox
Correct Answer: Option B — Stomach ulcers
Explanation:
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that infects the stomach lining causing inflammation that can lead to peptic ulcers and is treatable with antibiotics.