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My ex had h pylori. do i have it too? does it always cause cancer? should i wash dishes sepertly? have i given it to my family? what should i do?
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H Pylori: Unlikely,It may lead to Cancer developing but not necessarily so. You do not need to take extra precautions with your family. Good luck
Answered 2/24/2019
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