Helicobacter pylori [helicopter flying through the pylorus of the stomach]

• Gram negative spiral-shaped rod [red spiral blades of the helicopter]
• Has an enzyme that breaks down urease into CO2 and NH3 [blades slicing open the capsules]
  • NH3 can help with diagnosis when detected clinically with a breath test
• The pH of the stomach is increased allowing the bacteria to grow [seeds falling from the capsules and then plants with baby helicopters flying around]
• One of the leading causes of gastric ulcer disease [bombs falling and exploding causing ulcers ]
• Peptobismol can be used to treat these ulcers [hose of pink goo dousing the flame]

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Visual Mnemonic - Helicobacter Pylori
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