A 47-year-old with suspected H. pylori asks if a blood test after therapy confirms cure. What should you advise?...

Question

A 47-year-old with suspected H. pylori asks if a blood test after therapy confirms cure. What should you advise?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test or stool antigen is required for test-of-cure

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IgG serology is reliable for cure

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No testing needed if symptoms resolve

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CT abdomen to confirm cure

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ESR/CRP normalization confirms eradication

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): H. pylori Testing