A 64-year-old man with epigastric pain and anemia is positive for H. pylori and has penicillin allergy. What confirms eradication after therapy?...

Question

A 64-year-old man with epigastric pain and anemia is positive for H. pylori and has penicillin allergy. What confirms eradication after therapy?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test ≥4 weeks after completion (off PPI ~2 weeks)

Answer

Serum IgG antibody

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Stool guaiac test

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No confirmation if asymptomatic

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Repeat endoscopy in all

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): H. pylori (Eradication Confirmation)