Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori

Update on testing and treatment

Dino Vaira Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.Correspondence[email protected].

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Luigi Gatta Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

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Chiara Ricci Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

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Andrea Tampieri Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

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Maurizio Cavina Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

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Veronica Bernabucci Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

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Mario Miglioli Dr Vaira is associate professor of internal medicine, Dr Gatta is a research fellow, Dr Ricci is a lecturer, Dr Tampieri is in year III of a postdoctoral program in internal medicine, Dr Cavina and Bernabucci are recent graduates in medicine, and Dr Miglioli is head, department of internal medicine and gastroenterology, University of Bologna S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.

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As evidence about the relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and peptic ulcers accumulates, accurate testing and treatment are becoming increasingly important. However, big questions remain about the best strategies for detecting and managing this infection. In this article, the authors discuss the association between H pylori and peptic ulcer disease, the available tests for detecting the infection, and the latest treatment strategies for effective eradication.

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