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Follow-up test for H. pylori infection

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By Monica Rhodes

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For some people who have taken medicine to treat a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a follow-up test may be needed to make sure the infection is cured. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends a follow-up test to check for H. pylori infection whenever:1

  • A peptic ulcer is caused by H. pylori infection.
  • Stomach (gastric) mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is caused by H. pylori infection.
  • Upset stomach (dyspepsia) symptoms are present even after H. pylori infection was tested for and treated.
  • Resection of early stomach (gastric) cancer has been done.

References

Citations

  1. Chey WD, et al. (2007). American College of Gastroenterology guideline of the management of Helicobacter pylori infection. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 102(8): 1808–1825.

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Author Monica Rhodes
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Denele Ivins
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Andrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology
Last Updated January 7, 2008
Author:Monica Rhodes
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family MedicineAndrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 01/07/2008
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