A 46-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori and reports prior macrolide exposure. What is the preferred first-line eradication regimen i...

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A 46-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori and reports prior macrolide exposure. What is the preferred first-line eradication regimen in the U.S.?

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Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days

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Clarithromycin triple therapy for 10 days

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Levofloxacin triple therapy for 10 days

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Dual therapy PPI + amoxicillin for 7 days

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PPI + rifabutin + amoxicillin for 7 days

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori Infection

A 46-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori and reports prior macrolide exposure. What is the preferred first-line eradication regimen in the U.S.?