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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 34 year old man diagnosed of having H. pylori infection after biopsy. Where can H. pylori be found in the stomach?
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The correct answer is  H. pylori is a noninvasive organism that colonizes the mucous layeroverlying gastric epithelium. Factors impoant in the organism's ability to colonize the stomach include its flagellae, which facilitate its locomotion; its ability to adhere to the mucous layer; and its production of urease.