Assisted living facilities may be part of a retirement community, nursing home, senior housing complex, or may stand-alone. Licensing requirements for assisted living facilities vary by state and can be known by as many as 26 different names including: residential care, board and care, congregate care, and personal care.
The H. Pylori Breath Test The H. pylori test, also known as the urea breath test, is one of the best ways to detect the presence of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This breath test can also be used to monitor both pharmacological and natural treatments for the eradication of H. pylori. Helicobacter Pylori. H. pylori can be transmitted through saliva (easily passed on to family members), fecal matter, tainted food and water. Symptoms can be mild to severe. Some potential H. pylori symptoms and complications are:
H. pylori is contagious; however, some individuals may be simply have the bacteria in their gut, and the bacteria causes no symptoms of disease. The diagnosis of H. pylori infection includes tests for antibodies in blood, a urea breath test, tests for antigens in stool, and endoscopic biopsies.