A patient treated for H. pylori asks about confirming eradication. Which approach is correct?...

Question

A patient treated for H. pylori asks about confirming eradication. Which approach is correct?

Accepted Answer

Perform stool antigen testing ≥4 weeks after therapy with PPI held for 2 weeks

Answer

No test‑of‑cure is needed if symptoms resolve

Answer

Perform urea breath test 1 week after finishing therapy while continuing PPI

Answer

Serum IgG H. pylori antibody now

Answer

Endoscopic biopsy in all patients

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): H. pylori-Test of Cure