_____ is believed to set the stage for the development of gastric ulcers.
A)HPV
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)HIV
D)Epstein-Barr virus

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that colonizes the stomach and directs the immune cells in the stomach to attack the epithelial cells lining the stomach, resulting in inflammation and damage to the gastric mucosa. This inflammatory response can lead to the development of gastric ulcers. HPV, HIV, and Epstein-Barr virus are not known to cause gastric ulcers.

_____ Is Believed to Set the Stage for the Development