Question 183 · LEK · Helicobacter pylori infection
Which of the following Helicobacter pylori eradication protocols is preferred in Poland?
- A. triple therapy: PPI + amoxicillin + clarithromycin.
- B. triple therapy: PPI + amoxicillin + metronidazole.
- C. triple therapy: PPI + amoxicillin + levofloxacin.
- D. quadruple therapy: PPI + bismuth + metronidazole + tetracycline.
- E. quadruple therapy: PPI + amoxicillin + clarithromycin + metronidazole.
Hint
Poland has high clarithromycin resistance; look for the regimen without clarithromycin that contains a heavy metal salt.
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