Diffuse redness in linked color imaging is useful for diagnosing current Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopic examination shows diffuse redness of the mucosa of the gastric body, which can be identified as a deep reddish color. The present case underscores the importance of diffuse redness as a key endoscopic feature that enables prompt diagnosis of current Helicobacter pylori infection.