Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Stomach and Duodenum Ulcers
Authors:
T. Švestka
Authors‘ workplace:
IV. interní klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2003; : 483-486
Category:
Overview
Helicobacter pylori is an organism that is thought to be important in the pathophysiology of ulcer disease and gastritis.Eradication of the organism is useful in the treatment of infected patients. Efficacious regimens generally includean antisecretory agent combined with two antimicrobials. The main determinant of the overall cost of treatment isthe eradication of H. pylori in the microorganism. Resistance to the commonly used antibiotics can occur but it canbe usually overcome with regimen changes. It is important for care physicians to clearly understand when and howto test and how to select appropriate therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection.
Key words:
Helicobacter pylori, ulcer disease of stomach and duodenum, Maastricht Consensus Report 1996,2000.
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