Abstract

ZULUAGA-ARBELAEZ, Nicolás; SIERRA, Elsy Cristina; GUEVARA, Luis Gonzalo  and  PEREZ-VIANA, Santiago. Therapeutic strategies for Helicobacter pylori in Colombia. CES Med. [online]. 2021, vol.35, n.3, pp.244-256.  Epub Mar 15, 2022. ISSN 0120-8705.  https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.6224.

The wide spectrum of diseases caused by Helicobacter pylori infection requires a timely diagnosis and a highly effective treatment, reducing the risk of morbidity and increasing the probability of eradication. There are several therapies that are supported in the literature, therefore, its advantages and limitations, including our local resistances, must be known to select the best option. This article reviews the most widely used treatment regimens and offers guidelines for the management and follow-up of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection in Colombia.

Keywords : Helicobacter pylori; treatment; gastritis; stomach neoplasms; Colombia.

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