Approaches to the Prevention and Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection

نویسندگان

  • Russell Williamson
  • Graham A. Pipkin
  • Jonathan S. Dixon
  • John R. Wood
چکیده

Current therapies to heal peptic ulcers and eradicate Helicobacter pylori generally rely on a combination of antibacterial agents and anti-secretory drugs. The major factors affecting the outcome of these eradication therapies are the selection of antibiotic(s), daily dose, the dosage regimen(s) selected and duration of dosing and patient non-compliance due to side effects or number or tablets to be taken. Future therapies will seek to maximize effectiveness through taking account of these factors.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

دوره 70  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1997