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When having an endoscopy can biopsies of the duodenum show the h pylori bacteria?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: One reason to do the endoscopy is to get a good sample of the GI endothelium.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 6/6/2019

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

EGD and H pylori: Yes , discuss wiht your GI usually they automatically do it but make sure

Answered 6/5/2019

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A member asked:

When having an endoscopy can biopsies of the duodenum show the h pylori bacteria?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Gabor agreed

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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