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Can people have h pylori for many years before realizing they have it? how long does it take to cause stomach cancer?
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Yes. No one knows for sure- is the answer to your second question. Long term infection with H. Pylori may lead to Ca but is not a direct cause of Stomach cancer
Answered 11/30/2021
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