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My fiance is being treated for h.pylori. she has been a smoker for over 10 years could that cause her h.pylori?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

No: H. Pylori is a bacteria. It is not caused by smoking.

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

My fiance is being treated for h.pylori. she has been a smoker for over 10 years could that cause her h.pylori?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

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