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Early Humans Were Infected by Two Distinct Types of Helicobacter Bacteria, New Study Reveals


Two ecospecies of Helicobacter pylori -- named ‘Hardy’ and ‘Ubiquitous’ -- co-existed in the stomachs of modern humans since before they left Africa and were dispersed around the world by human migrations, according to new research.

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