A 47-year-old with dyspepsia and positive H. pylori asks when to perform test-of-cure. Which timing is correct?...

Question

A 47-year-old with dyspepsia and positive H. pylori asks when to perform test-of-cure. Which timing is correct?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 weeks after completion of therapy and off PPIs for 2 weeks

Answer

1 week after therapy

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Only if symptoms persist

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At 6 months regardless

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At any time during therapy

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