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H pylori duodenal ulcer — PARA MCQ

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ModerateGeneral Medicine - GastroenterologyH pylori duodenal ulcerPARA

A 45-year-old man has epigastric pain relieved by eating and wakes at night with discomfort. Stool antigen is positive for Helicobacter pylori. What is the most likely cause?

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Correct answer: B — Helicobacter pylori-associated duodenal ulceration

Duodenal ulcer symptoms with positive H pylori testing indicate H pylori-associated peptic ulcer disease.

Reference: NICE CKS: Dyspepsia; BNF eradication regimens