Question

A 55-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive on urea breath test for H. pylori. No macrolide exposure, penicillin allergy negative. Which initial eradication regimen is most appropriate in the U.S. (clarithromycin resistance common)?

Accepted Answer

Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days

Answer

Clarithromycin triple therapy for 10 days

Answer

Levofloxacin triple therapy for 7 days

Answer

Dual therapy PPI + amoxicillin for 14 days

Answer

Rifabutin-based regimen first-line

Practice question

A 55-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive on urea breath test for H. pylori. No macrolide exposure, penicillin allergy negative. Which initial eradication regimen is most appropriate in the U.S. (clarithromycin resistance common)?