Journal article
ACG Clinical Guideline: Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a common worldwide infection that is an important cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. H. pylori may also have a role in uninvestigated and functional dyspepsia, ulcer risk in patients taking low-dose aspirin or starting therapy with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, unexplained iron deficiency anemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. While choosing a treatment …
Authors
Chey WD; Leontiadis GI; Howden CW; Moss SF
Journal
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 112, No. 2,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2 2017
DOI
10.1038/ajg.2016.563
ISSN
0002-9270