A 55-year-old on long-term PPI for GERD asks about H. pylori test-of-cure after therapy. When and how should it be done?...

Question

A 55-year-old on long-term PPI for GERD asks about H. pylori test-of-cure after therapy. When and how should it be done?

Accepted Answer

using urea breath test or stool antigen

Answer

≥4 weeks after antibiotics and ≥2 weeks off PPIs

Answer

Any time using serology

Answer

Immediately after finishing therapy using serology

Answer

Breath test while on PPI is fine

ukmla MCQ (SBA): GERD