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Helicobacter pylori bacteria

Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) ofthe bacteria Helicobacter pylori (formerlyknown as Campylobacter pyloridis ). ThisGram-negative bacteria is curved in shape, orspiral, with flagella which make it highly motile.Here several flagella are visible. Colonies of H.pylori occur on the stomach mucous membranein people suffering gastritis; this bacteria hasbeen linked to stomach ulcer formation. H.pylori may also be a co-factor for gastriccancer; its presence in the stomach increases thechance of tumours occurring. Magnification: x6000at 6x4.5cm size.. Stunning Photo Gifts From Science Photo Library