Helicobacter pylori infection primary prevention

Effective measures for primary prevention of the H. pylori infection include hand washing (antibacterial soaps), avoid contaminated food and water, maintain proper hygiene (hand sanitizers, antiseptic washes) and avoid close contact with infected family members ( e.g., kissing, by sharing eating utensils and drinking glasses).

• Effective measures for primary prevention of the H. pylori infection include:^[1][2]

• Hand washing (antibacterial soaps)
• Avoid contaminated food and water
• Maintain proper hygiene (hand sanitizers, antiseptic washes)
• Avoid close contact with infected family members ( e.g., kissing, by sharing eating utensils and drinking glasses)

• H. pylori eradication is the treatment of choice for patients with peptic ulcer disease and low-grade MALT lymphoma
• Test ant treat strategy is recommended for to prevent peptic ulcer disease in NSAID users and for patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia