H pylori

SMI notes: Investigation of infectious causes of dyspepsia (SMI B 55)

There are  2 SMIs related to H pylori- Identification of Helicobacter spp. (SMI ID26) & Investigation of infectious causes of dyspepsia (SMI B55). Available tests for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection There are 4 major types of tests that we can use to test for H pylori. 1. Urea breath test (UBT) 2. Stool antigen test […]