Question

A 46-year-old man with BMI 29 and long‑standing GERD seeks H. pylori test‑of‑cure after therapy. When should confirmation testing be performed?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 weeks after therapy completion and after PPI held ~2 weeks

Answer

Within 3 days of finishing therapy

Answer

At 1 week post‑therapy while on PPI

Answer

No need to confirm if asymptomatic

Answer

Only by serology

Practice question

A 46-year-old man with BMI 29 and long‑standing GERD seeks H. pylori test‑of‑cure after therapy. When should confirmation testing be performed?