GI Flashcards
1
Q
investigations for suspected H.Pylori
A
not one 1st line
-stool helicobacter antigen test
-lab based serology
-urea 13C breath test
Do not do urea 13C breath test if- within 2 weeks of treatment with PPI or within 4 weeks of antibiotic treatment
1
Q
mangement for H. Pylori
A
1st= PPI + amoxicillin + clarythromycin OR metranidazole
2nd= same again but use whichever agent not used
penicillin allergic= PPI + clarythromycin + metranidazole
retest in >4 weeks with Urea 13C breath test
2
Q
what investigation is used to check for H.pylori erradication
A
urea 13c breath test
-but should not be performed <2 weeks PPI or <4 weeks antibiotic treatment
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