H pylori Infection

H pylori is bacteria causing chronic infection of the stomach.
More than 50% of Indian population is suffering from H pylori infection.
Most of the individuals with the infection remains asymptomatic, however few may develop complications such as

1.    Duodenal and gastric ulcer

2.    Gastric lymphoma

3.    Gastric adenocarcinoma

Diagnosis

1.    UGI is done, biopsy is done from gastric antrum for Rapid Urease Test

Treatment

Proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics such as amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole and tinidazole