A 62-year-old with dyspepsia and H. pylori treated with bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days asks about test of cure. What is recommended timing?...

Question

A 62-year-old with dyspepsia and H. pylori treated with bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days asks about test of cure. What is recommended timing?

Accepted Answer

Perform stool antigen or urea breath test ≥4 weeks after therapy (after PPI hold)

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Perform urea breath test immediately after therapy

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No test of cure if symptoms resolve

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Serology at 2 weeks

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Endoscopy in all patients

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