A 52-year-old man with prior H. pylori successfully eradicated asks about chronic PPI use for dyspepsia. What is needed to confirm eradication?...

Question

A 52-year-old man with prior H. pylori successfully eradicated asks about chronic PPI use for dyspepsia. What is needed to confirm eradication?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test >=4 weeks after therapy off PPI for ~2 weeks

Answer

No confirmation needed if asymptomatic

Answer

Serology after therapy

Answer

Endoscopy within 1 week

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Fecal occult blood test

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori Infection