Question

A 49-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori. No prior therapy; no susceptibility testing available. Which initial regimen is recommended in North America?

Accepted Answer

Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days

Answer

PPI + clarithromycin + amoxicillin for 10 days

Answer

PPI + levofloxacin + amoxicillin for 10 days

Answer

Rifabutin triple therapy for 7 days

Answer

PPI + clarithromycin + metronidazole for 10 days

Practice question

A 49-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori. No prior therapy; no susceptibility testing available. Which initial regimen is recommended in North America?