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Is H Pylori Is Transmitted Through Saliva?
I have read online that h pylori is transmitted through direct contact with saliva, vomit or fecal matter. Yet nobody states whether or not it is transmitted through direct contact with urine or blood. I know its dna is in urine and blood, but am unable to determine if it is infectious through those routes?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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The transmission of any infectious agents is also influenced by their survival in a particular medium.
This means if the bacteria, eg H pylori, cannot survive in urine or blood then it cannot be transmitted in this way.
The survival in the medium and in that aspect of the body is also important eg the urinary tract.
H pylori is not normally transmitted via the urine or blood.
I hope this helps
The transmission of any infectious agents is also influenced by their survival in a particular medium.
This means if the bacteria, eg H pylori, cannot survive in urine or blood then it cannot be transmitted in this way.
The survival in the medium and in that aspect of the body is also important eg the urinary tract.
H pylori is not normally transmitted via the urine or blood.
I hope this helps
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Hello ,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
There is no evidence of any transmission route for the H. pylori.
But probable route is through oral route.
Saliva and food contaminated with this bacteria is responsible for its infection.
I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
There is no evidence of any transmission route for the H. pylori.
But probable route is through oral route.
Saliva and food contaminated with this bacteria is responsible for its infection.
I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
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