CPG

Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Adults

PUBLISHED: June 2000	REVISED:March 2007
TOPIC: Gastroenterology	SCOPE: Management
ABSTRACT: Peptic ulcer disease is a chronic condition of the stomach or duodenum. This guideline provides recommendations for the eradication of h.pylori and the management of peptic ulcer disease.
TARGET POPULATION: Adult patients with a proven diagnosis of h.pylori associated peptic ulcer; positive for h.pylori with C13 UBT but no alarm features and not taking NSAIDs; patients prior to long term use of NSAIDs when UBT is positive.
EXCLUSIONS: • Children <18 years • Pregnant/lactating women

Summary: Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Adults

Guideline: Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Adults

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Family Physicians
General Practitioners
Gastroenterologists
Pediatric Gastroenterologists
Pathologist
Radiologist
Radiation Oncologist
Infectious Disease Specialist
Representatives from the public and the Alberta PharmaceuticalAssociation