A 37-year-old with dyspepsia after confirmed H. pylori eradication asks about test of cure timing. Best practice?...

Question

A 37-year-old with dyspepsia after confirmed H. pylori eradication asks about test of cure timing. Best practice?

Accepted Answer

Test >=4 weeks after completing antibiotics and >=2 weeks off PPIs

Answer

No test of cure is needed if asymptomatic

Answer

Test within 1 week of finishing therapy

Answer

Test during therapy to ensure response

Answer

Test only if symptoms recur

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