The purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating stomach disorders is that it

a. eradicates H. pylori.
b. inhibits gastric acid secretion.
c. protects the gastric mucosa.
d. neutralizes or reduces the acidity of stomach contents.


A
Antibiotic therapy eradicates H. pylori.

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