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Anorexia and loss of body mass are hallmark manifestations of acute or chronic disease, including infection or cancer. H. pylori gastritis causes alarming symptoms such as anemia and weight loss. It has been reported that H. pylori infection influences the growth rate in infants and children.

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Can h pylori cause gastroenteritis?

The H pylori bacteria doesn't cause diarrhea, but it gives black, tarry stools. Other symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea, burping, and vomiting.


Does H pylori cause growling in the stomach?

H pylori does not cause growling in stomach. H pylori is associated with acid peptic disease.


What is H. Pylori bacteria?

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Can kids get H pylori?

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What are the symptoms for stomach ulcers?

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Should you italicize H pylori?

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What is helicabacter?

Helicobacteriosis refers to infection of the gastrointestinal tract with the bacteria, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).


What are the symptoms of H. pylori?

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You have an ulser can your girlfriend get one?

Most ulcers are caused by a bacteria called Helicobactor pylori (H. pylori). If you were diagnosed with an ulcer caused by H. pylori hopefully your doctor gave you antibiotics to treat this, if not get checked. An ulcer can not be spread but H. pylori can.


Is H pylori Gram positive?

No. H. pylori is a gram negative, spiral shaped, aerobic bacteria.


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These medicines. like any other medicines, need to be prescrbed by a physician who knows about h. pylori and the suitable dose for your age, height, weight and age and specific to your condition.


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