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e bacterium, and that no definite proof exists that it actually serves as a vector. Future research studies will focus on whether infected flies can actually pass the infection on and determine if H. pylori is present in flies in the wild.

If people still wish to take precautions, though, Dr. Grbel recommends fly control measures, sanitation and plain common sense, like not leaving food sitting out in the open where flies can get to it.

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Dr. Grbel can be reached by phone at (617) 789-2423
or by e-mail at apgrubel@massmed.org

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