What is Helicobacter pylori screening?

Also known as: H. pylori testing, H. pylori bacteria testing.

Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that can cause stomach inflammation and ulcers. A test to check for the presence of Helicobacter pylori is known as a Helicobacter pylori screening. There are several different types.

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Reviewed by: Carrie Firestone Baum, MD

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