A patient completes 14-day bismuth quadruple therapy for H. pylori. What is recommended to confirm eradication?...

Question

A patient completes 14-day bismuth quadruple therapy for H. pylori. What is recommended to confirm eradication?

Accepted Answer

Stool antigen or urea breath test ≥4 weeks after therapy (and off PPIs 2 weeks)

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No test-of-cure is necessary if asymptomatic

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Serology now

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Endoscopy in all cases

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Breath test at 1 week

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): H. pylori eradication confirmation