How long does it take to eliminate h. pylori, and how can i prevent my roommates from contracting it from me?

2 weeks: H pylori is usually a chronic bacterial infection of the stomach. It can usually be cured by taking several prescription medications every day for 2 weeks. Most people who have h pylori got infected in childhood, but it can be spread by oral secretions from person to person. H pylori can be diagnosed by blood tests, stools tests, breath tests, or endoscopy with biopsy.

Be aware of drug res: How can H pylori be prevented? Wash Hands before eating or cooking food.. Don't eat anything that isn't cooked thoroughly. Avoid food served by people who haven't washed their hands. It usually takes 1 to 2 weeks of treatment to get better. The treatment is roughly 80% effective in getting rid of the infection, but the cure rate depends on medicine u choose.