Indications for Helicobacter pylori testing

Indications for Helicobacter pylori testing

Established indications

Gastric marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma)

Active peptic ulcer disease or past history of peptic ulcer if cure of H. pylori has not been documented

Early gastric cancer

Supported by more limited evidence of benefit

Uninvestigated dyspepsia in patients <60 years old without alarm features*

Prior to long-term treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or low-dose aspirin

Unexplained iron deficiency anemia

Adults with immune thrombocytopenia

* Alarm features include unintentional weight loss, dysphagia, odynophagia, unexplained iron deficiency anemia, persistent vomiting, palpable mass or lymphadenopathy, family history of upper gastrointestinal cancer.

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Indications for Helicobacter pylori testing