A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Has Peptic Ulcer $H$

A nurse is assessing a patient who has peptic ulcer disease. The patient requests more information about the typical causes of Helicobacter pylori infection. What would it be appropriate for the nurse to instruct the patient?

A) Most affected patients acquired the infection during international travel.
B) Infection typically occurs due to ingestion of contaminated food and water.
C) Many people possess genetic factors causing a predisposition to $H$ . pylori infection.
D) The H. pylori microorganism is endemic in warm, moist climates.