Question

A 65-year-old with persistent H. pylori ulcer bleeding after hemostasis is on high‑dose IV PPI. Which test is used to confirm eradication after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test or stool antigen test ≥4 weeks after therapy

Answer

off PPIs for 2 weeks

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Serology at any time

Answer

Immediate endoscopy only

Answer

Fecal occult blood testing

Practice question

A 65-year-old with persistent H. pylori ulcer bleeding after hemostasis is on high‑dose IV PPI. Which test is used to confirm eradication after treatment?