Treating Helicobacter pylori.
BACKGROUND
The treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection has changed continuously during the past decade and recommended treatments have not always been readily available in primary care. These factors have contributed to confusion and considerable variation in prescribing.


OBJECTIVE
This short review outlines the key aspects of current treatment of H pylori.


CONCLUSIONS
With the advent of single script, effective therapies, there should be more uniformity in treating this common infection. With appropriate choice of therapy and patient counselling to maximise compliance, excellent H pylori eradication rates are achievable in general practice.
Katelaris
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Gastroenterology Unit, University of Sydney, Concord Hospital, New South Wales. pkatelar@mail.usyd.edu.au
D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D019233:Retreatment