Patient's question:
Someone in the family has Helicobacter pylori. Should we also get the child tested carefully? The child is 10 years old and we're worried about transmission. Can the child do a C14 test? Will the C14 test be harmful to the child's body?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, Helicobacter pylori is mainly spread through the digestive tract. The transmission routes of Helicobacter pylori itself can include saliva, close contact, and feces. If you do not wash your face before or after meals, or if the water source is contaminated with feces, it may lead to industrial pollution and infection among those who share meals with you. Children can be tested with carbon 14. I hope you can go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and strive for early treatment to get rid of the disease. Wish you good health.