Helicobacter pylori positive will infect family members

Helicobacter pylori positive may infect family members.

Helicobacter pylori positive refers to the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the body. There is a large amount of Helicobacter pylori in the saliva and excreta of the patient. If you share dishes with your family, your family may eat saliva with bacteria by mistake, causing cross infection. Helicobacter pylori is sensitive to high temperature. It is recommended that patients wash their personal dishes separately and use hot water to disinfect them. It is recommended to use public chopsticks when eating with family members.

Patients can use clarithromycin, metronidazole, amoxicillin, levofloxacin and other drugs to control infection and promote physical recovery.