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Sibling also diagnosed with h. pylori. they have no symptoms. should they treat with anti - biotics and other meds?
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Yes: H.pylori infection serves as a carcinogen (may cause cancer or lymphoma of the stomach) and it predisposes to ulcers. It is best to get rid of it. It only takes 2 weeks of therapy with antibiotics and acid blocker
Answered 5/5/2015
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