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Can Helicobacter pylori infection be prevented?

There is no vaccine to prevent H. pylori infection, and there is no known way to prevent the spread of this infection from person to person.
  • What is Helicobacter pylori, and what does it have to do with stomach cancer?
  • How is Helicobacter pylori infection spread?
  • What are the symptoms of Helicobacter pylori infection?
  • Can Helicobacter pylori infection be prevented?
  • Should I be tested for Helicobacter pylori infection if I do not have any gastric symptoms?
  • Can Helicobacter pylori infection be cured?
  • Where can I find more information about Helicobacter pylori?

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