Question
Someone in the family has Helicobacter pylori. Should we also give the child a thorough check? The child is 10 years old and there’s a fear of transmission. Can the child have a C14 test? Is the C14 test harmful to the child’s body?
Answer
Based on your description, Helicobacter pylori is mainly spread through the digestive tract. The spread of Helicobacter pylori can occur through saliva, close contact, and feces. Not paying attention to hand washing before meals or after using the toilet, or fecal contamination of water sources, may lead to infection and transmission. The child can undergo a carbon-14 test. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible to strive for early detection and treatment, so as to free yourself from the trouble of the disease. Wishing you health!