Question

A 45-year-old with non-variceal upper GI bleed due to duodenal ulcer is H. pylori positive. After successful endoscopic hemostasis, what next step is important to reduce recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Confirm eradication with urea breath test ≥4 weeks after therapy completion

Answer

Avoid test of cure unless symptoms recur

Answer

Use serology in 1 week

Answer

Stop PPI immediately after discharge

Answer

No antibiotics if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 45-year-old with non-variceal upper GI bleed due to duodenal ulcer is H. pylori positive. After successful endoscopic hemostasis, what next step is important to reduce recurrence?