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I was positive for h pylori about 4 months ago and just started antibiotics is it possible it can go away on its own since its been 4 months already?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Doubtful.: H pylori is a very slow infection, works on years or decades scale - most people who have it as adults, have it from childhood.

Answered 2/8/2014

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A member asked:

I was positive for h pylori about 4 months ago and just started antibiotics is it possible it can go away on its own since its been 4 months already?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

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