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Question
Doctor! My husband and I both have HP and currently have 2 small children. We are very worried about whether we will infect the two babies. Because, through observation, I see that the two children eat and digest well, without abdominal pain. But I'm still quite worried, if I can test HP for children, which method should I apply and where should I do it? I hope you can give me some advice, thanks!
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Answer
Hello, to check if young children have HP infection or not, doctors often use stool antigen test to check. Families can take the baby to medical facilities of Vinmec Health System nationwide to perform the test quickly and accurately.
In principle, it is possible for two children to have contracted HP from you and your wife. However, without testing, we still cannot confirm. One major difference between adults and children is that if a child is infected with HP without any abnormal symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract, there is no need for HP eradication. If two children are tested positive for HP, they should be isolated from family and community. Although no treatment is needed, the possibility of community transmission is very high, so isolation is necessary.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. We look forward to meeting you and your children for more specific advice. Best regards!
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Tan Phuc - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
