The urea breath test is designed to detect the presence of H. pylori, a bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining and is a major cause of peptic ulcers and gastritis. The test is based on the bacterium's ability to produce the enzyme urease. This enzyme breaks down urea, a naturally occurring compound in the body, into carbon dioxide and ammonia. The test involves the patient ingesting a urea...
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