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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Gastritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of gastritis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Ulcers and H. Pylori Infection

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information about ulcers. It discusses how ulcers are formed, diagnosed, and treated. Read about the bacteria, H. pylori, that causes causes infection the stomach, and how this bacteria is treated with antibiotics.
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Website
Other

Helicobacter Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource that delves into the diagnosis and treatment of H.Pylori. An interesting FAQ section is also contained in this resource
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does My Digestive System Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article serves an as introdution to the digestive system.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Ulcers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact card on ulcers and the bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, that causes them.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are some "Ulcer Facts," and a link to information on Ulcer Awareness Week from the Centers for Disease Control. This website gives a very short write-up on what ulcers are and how they develop. Included is a toll free number one can...