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H. Pylori bacteria infection
I tested positive for H. pylori infection in my stomach and I'm put on antibiotics for 2 weeks. Is it a contagious infection, can I kiss my partner without transmitting the infection or should I wait until my course of antibiotics is done.
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It is not a communicable disease. Don't worry.
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Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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No, it's not contagious. Kissing does not transmit H.pylori infection. You don't need to wait for 2 weeks. Don't worry, go ahead and have a good time.
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Dr. Danish Khan
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No it’s not contagious
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