Question

A 28-year-old with suspected H. pylori eradication after therapy asks about confirmation. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Noninvasive test of cure (urea breath or fecal antigen) ≥4 weeks after therapy and off PPIs for 2 weeks

Answer

No test of cure is needed if asymptomatic

Answer

Serology 1 week after therapy

Answer

Endoscopic biopsy within 7 days of therapy completion

Answer

Breath test immediately after last dose

Practice question

A 28-year-old with suspected H. pylori eradication after therapy asks about confirmation. What is recommended?