Question

A 50-year-old man has an endoscopy showing a duodenal ulcer. Biopsy is positive for Helicobacter pylori. What is the most appropriate treatment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Triple therapy with proton pump inhibitor and two antibiotics for 7–14 days

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor alone for 8 weeks

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor plus a single antibiotic for 7 days

Answer

Immediate partial gastrectomy

Answer

No treatment if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 50-year-old man has an endoscopy showing a duodenal ulcer. Biopsy is positive for Helicobacter pylori. What is the most appropriate treatment strategy?