[The practical assessment of H. pylori eradication].
Nihon Rinsho
; 71(8): 1388-93, 2013 Aug.
Article
in Ja
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23967668
ABSTRACT
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) gastritis has been approved by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as an additional indication for H. pylori eradication in Japan on Feburary 21, 2013. Diagnostic methods of H. pylori infection have been divided into direct (invasive) and indirect (non-invasive). Invasive tests requiring endoscopic biopsy include culture, histology and rapid urease test (RUT). Non-invasive tests not requiring endoscopic biopsy include measurement of H. pylori antibody(serum, urine), urea breath test(UBT) and stool antigen test. Assessment of the efficacy of H. pylori eradication therapy should be performed at least 4 weeks after the completion of treatment. UBT and monoclonal stool antigen test are both recommended for the assessment of H. pylori eradication. When the results obtained is doubtful for assessment of H. pylori eradication, it is preferable to perform another test or follow-up.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Helicobacter pylori
/
Helicobacter Infections
/
Disease Eradication
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ja
Journal:
Nihon Rinsho
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article