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Hello doctor! I was infected with HP virus and the endoscopy result the doctor recorded as gastritis, unfortunately the information about HP was not recorded directly in the results, only in the endoscopic image, due to subjective reasons. I kissed my son and shared a glass of water with my wife. Other relatives have almost nothing to do with eating, I change the tip of my chopsticks when picking up food. I am very worried my little 8 month old son will be infected. As for me, after taking the medicine, my stomach seems to be much better, after a month I go back to the doctor. The doctor asked me if HP infection gastritis is contagious and should I take my children and my wife to get tested for HP, if so, which test option is most suitable! Thank you!
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Hello, the doctor would like to answer the question: "Is H pylori gastritis contagious?" As follows:
If an adult is infected with HP, the chance of spreading it to husband and wife is 90%, so his wife needs an endoscopy or breath test to check for HP. An 8-month-old baby can't be tested, and can't take antibiotics.
You can go to the nearest medical facility or the Hospital of Vinmec Health System for more detailed examination and advice by doctors. Best regards!
Answered by Doctor Department of Gastroenterology - Endoscopy - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
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