The Nation - News from Oct. 16, 1986
- Share via
In a finding that could revolutionize ulcer treatment, researchers said a bacterial infection treatable with a common drug may be associated with ulcers and gastritis. Dr. Barry Marshall of the Royal Perth Hospital in Perth, Australia, said at a meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology that a recently discovered bacterium, Campylobacter pyloridis, appears linked to the development of ulcers and gastritis. He said studies have shown that bismuth subsalicylate, a non-prescription drug that is an ingredient in Pepto-Bismol, kills the bacterium.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
