BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most common bacterial infections in humans. There is a risk factor for gastric or duodenal ulcers, gastric cancer and MALT (Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue)-Lymphomas. There are several invasive and non-invasive methods available for the diagnosis of H. pylori. The (13)C-urea breath test is a non-invasive method recommended for monitori...

BACKGROUND The urea blood test (Ez-HBT) has been shown to compare favourably with the urea breath test in the diagnosis of active Helicobacter pylori infection. AIM To examine the performance characteristics of the Ez-HBT Helicobacter blood test in establishing success or failure of therapy in H. pylori-infected adults using the 13C urea breath test as the reference method. METHODS 13C urea...

CONTEXT One of the limitations of 13C-urea breath test for Helicobacter pylori infection diagnosis in Brazil is the substrate acquisition in capsule presentation. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate a capsule-based 13C-urea, manipulated by the Pharmacy Division, for the clinical practice. METHODS Fifty patients underwent the conventional and the capsule breath test. Samples...

BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common gastrointestinal bacterial disease worldwide. Although using culture is considered as the golden standard method for diagnosis of H. pylori infection, urea breath test is a notable alternative method because it is an easy, quick, and non-invasive approach. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of H. pylori infection in p...

BACKGROUND The cost-effectiveness of determining Helicobacter pylori status after treatment remains to be established. AIM To determine the benefit of post-treatment assessment of H. pylori eradication in patients with uncomplicated duodenal ulcer. MATERIALS AND METHODS A decision analysis was performed in patients with uncomplicated duodenal ulcer who were H. pylori-positive and had receiv...