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Gastritis-is it contagious?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Only if H Pylori: The only infectious (possibly transmissible) cause for gastritis is the bacteria h pylori.
Answered 9/23/2019
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Gastritis: One of the cause of gastritis is infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori . It can be diagnosed by blood test and stool test and can be treated easily . http://patient.info/health/gastritis
Answered 6/20/2019
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No: It is not contagious; however, there are people who have gastritis secondary to the bacterium, helicobacter pylori.
Answered 11/5/2019
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Yes: If it is caused by the bacteria h pylori and you share food, it can be passed from one family member to another.
Answered 12/9/2017
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