A 40-year-old with dyspepsia and positive urea breath test asks about confirmation after treatment. When should test of cure be performed?...

Question

A 40-year-old with dyspepsia and positive urea breath test asks about confirmation after treatment. When should test of cure be performed?

Accepted Answer

>=4 weeks after therapy; off PPI >=2 weeks

Answer

Within 1 week of completion

Answer

Immediately after last dose

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Serology anytime

Answer

No confirmation needed if asymptomatic

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori