Helicobacter pylori Treatment Video

Quick musical rendition of the pathogenesis and treatment of peptic ulcer disease causing Helicobacter pylori. See below for more detail: Triple Therapy: Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin + PPI for 7-14 days Metronidazole + Clarithromycin + PPI for 7-14 days Although these were shown in the video, due to resistance issues are no longer recommended as first line. However, you will likely still see their use in the community for years to come. Please see our alternate video showcasing the new first lines regimens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXuI1gmTCRE&feature=youtu.be Current first line therapies now include: Amoxicillin for 5 days then Metronidazole + Clarithromycin for 5 days, with concurrent PPI for all 10 days Amoxicillin + Metronidazole + Clarithromycin + PPI for 10-14 days. Failure of therapy options include: Metronidazole + Tetracycline + PPI + Bismuth Subsalicylate for 14 days Amoxicillin + Levofloxacin + PPI for 10 days