Can gastric ulcer infect a person

Gastric ulcer is

caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Because this pathogen is infectious, sharing chopsticks or kissing with patients may lead to Helicobacter pylori, and then cause gastric ulcer. Some patients with gastric ulcer may be caused by chemical stimulation, gastric acid pepsin digestion and other factors. In this case, gastric ulcer generally will not infect others.

Patients diagnosed with gastric ulcer should actively cooperate with doctors for treatment. It is clearly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Usually, proton pump inhibitors, bismuth agents, antibiotics and other drugs can be used according to doctor's advice.