Which of the following is a bacterium known to cause stomach ulcers?
A) Clostridium botulinum
B) Staphlococcus aureus
C) Escherichia coli
D) Helicobacter pylori
E) Lactobacillus acidophilus

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Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium known to cause stomach ulcers. Clostridium botulinum causes botulism, Staphylococcus aureus causes skin infections and food poisoning, Escherichia coli causes food poisoning and urinary tract infections, and Lactobacillus acidophilus is a beneficial bacterium found in yogurt and other fermented foods.

Which of the Following Is a Bacterium Known to Cause