Question

A 55-year-old woman with dyspepsia treated for H. pylori using optimized BQT asks about confirmation of eradication. Best test and timing?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test ≥4 weeks after therapy and off PPIs 2 weeks

Answer

Serology anytime after therapy

Answer

Stool antigen test during therapy

Answer

Endoscopy with biopsy immediately after therapy

Answer

No confirmation needed if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman with dyspepsia treated for H. pylori using optimized BQT asks about confirmation of eradication. Best test and timing?