A 42-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori in the US. No known macrolide susceptibility testing available. Best empiric regimen?...

Question

A 42-year-old with dyspepsia tests positive for H. pylori in the US. No known macrolide susceptibility testing available. Best empiric regimen?

Accepted Answer

Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days

Answer

Clarithromycin triple therapy for 10 days

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High-dose PPI + amoxicillin dual therapy for 7 days

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Metronidazole monotherapy

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Levofloxacin triple therapy first-line

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori