How can a Helicobacter pylori infection be treated?

If you’re diagnosed with an H. pylori infection, the most suitable treatment will be recommended by your consultant. Typically, this involves taking a proton pump inhibitor and 2 antibiotics for around 2 weeks. Another breath test may be arranged to check that the infection has been cleared after 4 weeks or so.

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