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Can you test negative for h-pylori and still have it?
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No test is perfect: Of course, a "false negative" result occurs with all testing. There are many ways to test for h.Pylori so if you have risk factors, exposures, or high suspicion of infection get a confirmatory study. However, empiric antibiotic treatment based solely on your concern is probably not yet reasonable.
Answered 2/22/2013
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