Recently, a case in which the whole family of five was infected with Helicobacter pylori has attracted widespread attention. The doctor reminded that it is necessary to use “public chopsticks” at dinner parties!
In the morning, at Yangzhou Miaoshou Hospital, 35-year-old Ms. Li received a report of normal Helicobacter pylori screening. She said frankly that all five members of the family were found to be positive for pylori before, which was too broken. Ms. Li recalled: I went to the hospital in January this year when I felt stomach discomfort and abnormal breath.
As a result, she was diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori infection by carbon 14 breath test! The HP value reached 133, more than twice the normal value. When the family learned about the situation, they also went to the hospital for screening, and the results were all recruited! According to the doctor: Helicobacter pylori is highly contagious. If a family eats at the same table and stretches out their chopsticks, cross-infection may occur. When bacteria enter the body, it can lead to bad breath, gastritis, and even stomach ulcers and even cancer in severe cases!
Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and after two months of treatment, Ms. Li and her family have recovered. Doctors remind: Helicobacter pylori is not cured once and for all, and infection still needs to be prevented. Citizens should develop the habit of using public chopsticks when going out and eating at home, which can effectively block the spread of the bacteria.
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