3 Questions
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?
Imbalance between mucosal defenses and acid/peptic injury
What factors have contributed beneficially to the trends in peptic ulcer disease?
Decreased prevalence of H pylori infection
What has not decreased dramatically despite the changes in trends in peptic ulcer disease?
The incidence of emergency surgery
Test your knowledge on peptic ulcer disease with this quiz. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this common gastric condition.
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