After H. pylori therapy, when and how should eradication be confirmed?...

Question

After H. pylori therapy, when and how should eradication be confirmed?

Accepted Answer

Stool antigen or urea breath test ≥4 weeks after antibiotics and after PPIs stopped for ~2 weeks

Answer

No confirmation if symptoms resolved

Answer

Urea breath test 1 week after antibiotics while on PPI

Answer

Serology at any time

Answer

Endoscopy for all patients

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori