WGO Graded Evidence: Helicobacter Pylori in Developing Countries

Level: Clinical Trials: 4 Abstracts

Legend:   : Special Mention  : Important  : Very Important  : Key Development
	Comparison of 1 and 2 weeks of omeprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin treatment for Helicobacter pylori eradication: the HYPER Study. RM Zagari, G Bianchi-Porro, R Fiocca, G Gasbarrini, E Roda, F Bazzoli, Gut. 2007 Apr:475-9
	Proton pump inhibitor or testing for Helicobacter pylori as the first step for patients presenting with dyspepsia? A cluster-randomized trial. DE Jarbol, J Kragstrup, H Stovring, T Havelund, OB Schaffalitzky de Muckadell, Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jun:1200-8
	Association between hepatitis A virus and Helicobacter pylori in a developing country: the saga continues. AR Bizri, IA Nuwayhid, GN Hamadeh, SW Steitieh, AM Choukair, UM Musharrafieh, J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Oct:1615-21
Supplementary evidence:
	Rifaximin-based regimens for eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a pilot study. A Gasbarrini, EC Lauritano, EC Nista, M Candelli, M Gabrielli, M Santoro, MA Zocco, A Cazzato, R Finizio, V Ojetti, G Cammarota, G Gasbarrini, Dig Dis. 2006:195-200