How Does One Get Helicobacter ?
If you have Helicobacter, you are not alone. It is quite common and may be the most common infection in the world. By age 20, over one-fourth of Americans are infected. The rate of infection increases with age, so it occurs even more often in older people. But, no one has satisfactorily explained how anyone picks up this germ in the first place, though it probably reaches the stomach by way of the mouth through contaminated food, fluids, or utensils. It is not transmitted in the blood and as far as we know Helicobacter is not transmitted through the water supply in the United States. The infection can occur in anyone, but seems more prevalent in countries where sanitation is poor. The common housefly has recently been felt to play some role. Helicobacter is quite common in our society and often affects more than one member of a household. In many cases, it does not produce symptoms. In other words, the infection can occur without the person even being aware of it. Can Helicobacter Be P
