A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves with eating and returns a few hours later. He has tested positive for Helicobacter pylor...

Question

A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves with eating and returns a few hours later. He has tested positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to UK guidelines, what is the first-line treatment strategy for H. pylori eradication?

Accepted Answer

PPI plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin for 7 days

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High-dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) alone for 4 weeks

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PPI plus clarithromycin for 14 days

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Bismuth-based quadruple therapy for 7 days

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PPI plus metronidazole for 4 weeks

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori infection

A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves with eating and returns a few hours later. He has tested positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to UK guidelines, what is the first-line treatment strategy for H. pylori eradication?