How to test helicobacter pylori at 2 years old

Helicobacter pylori is commonly referred to as Helicobacter pylori. 2-year-old children can be tested by breath test, stool antigen test, blood antibody test and other ways to detect Helicobacter pylori infection.

1. Breath test

Breath test is to detect the presence of carbon 14 labeled isotope carbon dioxide in children's exhaled gas. It is simple and painless.

2. Stool antigen test

Stool antigen test is to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori antigen in children's stool to determine whether they are infected.

3. Blood antibody test

Blood antibody test is to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori antibody in children's blood to determine whether they are infected with the bacteria, but this method cannot distinguish between current infection and previous infection.