Which of the following is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating peptic ulcers?
a. It eradicates H. pylori
b. It inhibits gastric acid secretion
c. It protects the gastric mucosa
d. It neutralizes or reduces the acidity of stomach contents
ANS: A
Antibiotic therapy eradicates H. pylori.
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