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About half of the world's population has Helicobacter pylori infection, which is still a major public health concern. Early detection and treatment are essential to stopping the spread of infection since it causes various stomach diseases, such as inflammation, gastroduodenal ulcers, and cancers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Duhok City, Iraq. A cross-sectional study was done among 209 samples that were collected from the Vin Private Hospital, Duhok, Iraq. Both the ELISA stool antigen test and the urea breath test were used in this study; the infection rate was higher in females than in males, with an infection rate of 46.4% for the ELISA test and 51.8% for the urea breath test. In order to avoid issues and the emergence of stomach cancer, it is essential to get rid of Helicobacter pylori infections as soon as possible.