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A member asked:

If hpylori is found and antibiotics are not an option because of antibiotic misuse three times a few months prior then what?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Antibiotics: The treatment for documented H.Pylorii infection is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor)and usually two antibiotics. This is not an easy bug to eradicate because of the environment in the stomach.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/6/2014

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