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Is Helicobacter Pylori Antibody Test Specific For H.pylori Infection ? Can An Online Doctor Read Stool Culture And Sensitivity Test?
Hey DR. I have 2 questions The first one 8 months ago i made a helicobacter pylori antibody test and it came out positive My Questions ,is that test is specific fop h.pylori infection, The second questions , i made stool culture and sensitivity test also but it was negtavie for shigella and stap. aureus , but with direct examintatiom with (metheylen blue ) it showed occasional leukocytes and occasional yest , what does that mean ,
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
1. No that test is not sensitive for h.pylori.
2. Stool Examination is suggestive of either inflammatory bowel disease or infection.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
1. No that test is not sensitive for h.pylori.
2. Stool Examination is suggestive of either inflammatory bowel disease or infection.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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