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What is the incubation period of h pylori. does it take many years to cause symptoms after entering the body of an adult? or can be just 3-4 days?

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PUD curable in 90 %: Unclear as symptoms usually do not appear until adulthood and observable symptoms may never develop (known as silent infections) abdominal pain, heartburn, and nausea have been observed 3 – 4 days after ingestion of the bacteria .positive blood test for H. pylori antibody may indicate a current or previous infection.Can also be dxed with stool or Breath test and with gastric bx. Rx in 90% w/Antib

Answered 1/2/2021

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