What is H. pylori, the leading cause of peptic ulcer disease? | Boston Children's Hospital

Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. The infection is common worldwide and affects more than a third of the population in the United States. Learn more: https://www.childrenshospital.org/con... ▶Share this video with others:    • What is H. pylori, the leading cause of pe...   ▶Sign up for our weekly email newsletter for the latest parenting tips, patient stories, and news for your family from Boston Children’s: https://bit.ly/patientfamilynewsletter ▶Meet the Expert: Nan Du, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist Division of Gastroenterology https://www.childrenshospital.org/dir... ▶Program mentioned: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition https://www.childrenshospital.org/dep... ▶More Resources and Answers for Patients & Families: Peptic Ulcer: https://www.childrenshospital.org/con... #BostonChildrensHospital #Pediatrics #PepticUlcer #Gastroenterology #Gastroenterologist _________________________________________________________________________ Get the latest from Boston Children’s delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for our weekly "Answers" newsletter: https://www.childrenshospital.org/pat... _________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Subscribe for more videos from Boston Children’s Hospital:    / @childrenshospital   TikTok:   / bostonchildrens   Instagram   / bostonchildrens   Facebook:   / bostonchildrenshospital   LinkedIn:   / bostonchildrenshospital   Pinterest:   / bostonchildrens   _________________________________________________________________________ Boston Children’s Hospital Homepage: https://www.childrenshospital.org/?ut... Find a Doctor near you: https://www.childrenshospital.org/cli... Find a location near you:https://www.childrenshospital.org/abo... Get an Online Second Opinion from our pediatric experts: https://www.childrenshospital.org/pat... Get Care or Request an Appointment: https://www.childrenshospital.org/req... Donate: https://secure.childrenshospital.org/...