Is Helicobacter pylori contageous?

my mum has it, i'm trying to keep away from here as much as possible ive read (being that im only 14) children don't usually get this?

Not contagious.
H. pylori is a bacteria that lives normally in many people's gi tract. It is known to be associated with ulcer formation, but is not the kind of thing you can typically catch from someone else. It is also easily treated with antibiotics.

Yes it is Contagious....My Son was just diagnosed with it and he can not attend public school until it's cured. They are sending home hospital schoolteacher to finish out the semester. Report It

Here is one of many websites that states it's contagious...Be careful...

http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-a... Report It

No, h pylori is a bacteria normally found in your gut. When you get an ulcer, it goes through to your bloodstream and causes you to be sick. It is not contagious

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