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Had an endoscopy with biopsies. it found no stomach bacteria just mildinflammation.but, a blood test showed a bacteria infection in stomach. h.pylori?

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Dr. Jonah Essers answered

Probably no H pylori: That blood test cannot distinguish between past infection and current infection. A biopsy will show you current infection. If you have biopsies that showed no bacteria, then you likely do not have current and active infection.

Dr Berman agreed

Answered 4/12/2014

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A member asked:

Had an endoscopy with biopsies. it found no stomach bacteria just mildinflammation.but, a blood test showed a bacteria infection in stomach. h.pylori?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jonah Essers answered

Dr Berman agreed

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