A 64-year-old with upper GI bleeding from peptic ulcer after H. pylori eradication asks about confirmation. He is on PPI. When to test for cure?...

Question

A 64-year-old with upper GI bleeding from peptic ulcer after H. pylori eradication asks about confirmation. He is on PPI. When to test for cure?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 weeks after therapy, holding PPI for 2 weeks before test

Answer

Immediately after finishing antibiotics

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6 months later with serology

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Only if symptoms recur

Answer

At any time while continuing PPI

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): H. pylori-Test of Cure Timing