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I do not know much about the transmitting of h pylori so I thought you could help me.

My husbands mother is confirmed to have h pylori and she says she has had it all her life and can not get rid of it. She most recently went on triple therapy .. a month has gone by and her issues are still there (stomach pain and tons of burping). As far as I’m aware she has not gotten tested again though I have told her to do so. But she believes she will always be infected .


Knowing she is an h pylori positive individual , would her coming over to my home potentially pass it to my 4 younger children or myself and my husband ? Should I wait until she has a negative result .

Thank you .

You have done the right thing to recommend her to get tested.
I think it's important to find out if the treatment is successful.

H. pylori doesnt spread easy among adults.
H. pylori survive poorly outside human body. Spices like salt, chili, garlic, onion, heat, and etc, all kills H. pylori easily.
If you brushed your teeth daily, especially in the morning, then there is almost no chance for H. pylori to present in the mouth.

So it's ok for your mother in law to visit you anytime. Avoid sharing food can help reduce risk of transmission.

In your case, for peace of mind,raft wars you should advise your mother-in-law to get checked again after treatment and limit sharing food during this time to minimize the risk of infection.

Yes, H. pylori can be passed through saliva or poor hygiene, but it’s not easily contagious through casual contact. If your mother-in-law doesn’t share food, drinks, or utensils and practices good hygiene, the risk to your children and family is low. Still, it’s wise to wait for a negative test before close contact, especially with young kids

Are her ongoing symptoms due to H. pylori persistence or possible post-treatment irritation (like gastritis or reflux) that might not be infectious?

Waiting for a negative test result would provide the most peace of mind, especially since reinfection rates are low (1-2% for men, 5-8% for women and children) after successful eradication.

Waiting for a negative test result would provide the most peace of mind, especially since reinfection rates are low (1-2% for men, 5-8% for women and children) after successful eradication.

Waiting for a negative test result would provide the most peace of mind, especially since reinfection rates are low (1-2% for men, 5-8% for women and children) after successful eradication.