H. Pylori Test to diagnose an infection with Helicobacter pylori. Infection with Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria, is a major cause of stomach ulcers and ulcers of the duodenum. It may also increase the risk of developing stomach cancer. In some people, H. pylori bacteria grow in the lining of the stomach and duodenum and may cause inflammation. This inflammation can increase a person's risk of developing an ulcer. However, not all people infected with H. pylori develop ulcers. H. pylori can often be transmitted to humans from pets.
Helicobacter Pylori Test can detect antibodies to H. pylori. This is sometimes used to confirm that you are, or have been, infected with H. pylori. However, it takes six months or more for H. Pylori Test to become negative once the infection has cleared. So, it is not much use to confirm whether treatment has cleared the infection (if this needs to be known). If needed, the breath test or stool antigen test are usually used to check if an infection has cleared following treatment.
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