Question

Until very recently, it was thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy foods, alcohol consumption, and excess stomach acid production. Why was it controversial to suggest that a bacterium could be a root cause for peptic ulcers?
Until very recently, it was thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy foods, alcohol consumption, and excess stomach acid production. Why was it controversial to suggest that a bacterium could be a root cause for peptic ulcers?

Answer 1

According to sources, the most probable answer to this query is that bacteria as a cause for peptic ulcers would be a new found. Hence, the controversy.Thank you for your question. Please don't hesitate to ask in Brainly your queries.