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Is H.pylori A Contagious Disease?
My husbands doctor called and said that he had a bacteria in his stomach. I asked if it was from the hpylori test and they said yes. They said he had to come in for medication and that I should also be tested. Why can t they call the medication in, the office is not close. And why do I need to be tested?
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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H pylori treatment requires 3 medications taken over 10 days to 2 weeks. It would be difficult to precisely say why they need him to come in personally.
They may want to explain the nature of the condition , medication needed, possible side effects and follow up after treatment.
H pylori is a highly prevalent in most populations, so they likely want to test to make sure that you do not need treatment as well
I hope this helps
H pylori treatment requires 3 medications taken over 10 days to 2 weeks. It would be difficult to precisely say why they need him to come in personally.
They may want to explain the nature of the condition , medication needed, possible side effects and follow up after treatment.
H pylori is a highly prevalent in most populations, so they likely want to test to make sure that you do not need treatment as well
I hope this helps
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