Question

A 42-year-old with suspected H. pylori infection completes therapy. When and how should eradication be confirmed?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 weeks after therapy via urea breath test or stool antigen

Answer

Immediately at end of therapy using serology

Answer

withholding PPIs for 2 weeks

Answer

Only if symptoms persist

Answer

Endoscopic biopsy in all patients at 1 week

Practice question

A 42-year-old with suspected H. pylori infection completes therapy. When and how should eradication be confirmed?