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2021-08-29 16:00:50
Is it true that h pylori infection is in most of the indians and is asymptomatic. Should asymptomatic patients be treated for h pylori? And should full family be tested for h pylori if one of the person test positive?
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Answered2021-08-30 07:48:29

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