Question

After H. pylori therapy, when and how should eradication be confirmed?

Accepted Answer

Stool antigen or urea breath test ≥4 weeks after antibiotics and after PPIs stopped for ~2 weeks

Answer

No confirmation if symptoms resolved

Answer

Urea breath test 1 week after antibiotics while on PPI

Answer

Serology at any time

Answer

Endoscopy for all patients

Practice question

After H. pylori therapy, when and how should eradication be confirmed?