A 58-year-old woman with H. pylori infection treated with BQT asks about test of cure. What is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old woman with H. pylori infection treated with BQT asks about test of cure. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Test of cure with urea breath test ≥4 weeks after therapy and after PPI held

Answer

No confirmation needed if asymptomatic

Answer

Serology at 1 week post-treatment

Answer

Repeat EGD for all

Answer

Stool antigen within 48 hours after therapy

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