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Smith SM, Boyle B, Buckley M, Costigan C, Doyle M, Farrell R, Ismail MS, Kevans D, Nugent S, O'Connor A, O'Morain C, Parihar V, Ryan C, McNamara D. The second Irish Helicobacter pylori Working Group consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adult patients in Ireland. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024:00042737-990000000-00364. [PMID: 38829956 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND There has been an increase in resistance to many of the antimicrobials used to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) nationally and internationally. Primary clarithromycin resistance and dual clarithromycin and metronidazole resistance are high in Ireland. These trends call for an evaluation of best-practice management strategies. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to revise the recommendations for the management of H. pylori infection in adult patients in the Irish healthcare setting. METHODS The Irish H. pylori working group (IHPWG) was established in 2016 and reconvened in 2023 to evaluate the most up-to-date literature on H. pylori diagnosis, eradication rates and antimicrobial resistance. The 'GRADE' approach was then used to rate the quality of available evidence and grade the resulting recommendations. RESULTS The Irish H. pylori working group agreed on 14 consensus statements. Key recommendations include (1) routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing to guide therapy is no longer recommended other than for clarithromycin susceptibility testing for first-line treatment (statements 6 and 9), (2) clarithromycin triple therapy should only be prescribed as first-line therapy in cases where clarithromycin susceptibility has been confirmed (statement 9), (3) bismuth quadruple therapy (proton pump inhibitor, bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline) is the recommended first-line therapy if clarithromycin resistance is unknown or confirmed (statement 10), (4) bismuth quadruple therapy with a proton pump inhibitor, levofloxacin and amoxicillin is the recommended second-line treatment (statement 11) and (5) rifabutin amoxicillin triple therapy is the recommend rescue therapy (statement 12). CONCLUSION These recommendations are intended to provide the most relevant current best-practice guidelines for the management of H. pylori infection in adults in Ireland.
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mercy University Hospital, Cork
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin
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- Department of Microbiology, University Hospital Waterford, Waterford
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Connolly Hospital, RCSI, Dublin
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin
- Department of Gastroenterology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Whitfield Clinic, Waterford
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Letterkenny University Hospital
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin
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Alsohaibani F, Peedikayil M, Alshahrani A, Somily A, Alsulaiman R, Azzam N, Almadi M. Practice guidelines for the management of Helicobacter pylori infection: The Saudi H. pylori Working Group recommendations. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:326-346. [PMID: 36204804 PMCID: PMC10754383 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_288_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
The eradication rates for Helicobacter pylori globally are decreasing with a dramatic increase in the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria all over the world, including Saudi Arabia. There is no current consensus on the management of H. pylori in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Gastroenterology Association developed these practice guidelines after reviewing the local and regional studies on the management of H. pylori. The aim was to establish recommendations to guide healthcare providers in managing H. pylori in Saudi Arabia. Experts in the areas of H. pylori management and microbiology were invited to write these guidelines. A literature search was performed, and all authors participated in writing and reviewing the guidelines. In addition, international guidelines and consensus reports were reviewed to bridge the gap in knowledge when local and regional data were unavailable. There is limited local data on treatment of H. pylori. The rate of clarithromycin and metronidazole resistance is high; therefore, standard triple therapy for 10-14 days is no longer recommended in the treatment of H. pylori unless antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed. Based on the available data, bismuth quadruple therapy for 10-14 days is considered the best first-line and second-line therapy. Culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be considered following two treatment failures. These recommendations are intended to provide the most relevant evidence-based guidelines for the management of H. pylori infection in Saudi Arabia. The working group recommends further studies to explore more therapeutic options to eradicate H. pylori.
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- Fahad Alsohaibani
- Department of Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Syam AF, Miftahussurur M, Makmun D, Abdullah M, Rani AA, Siregar GA, Simadibrata M, Zubir N, Dewa Nyoman Wibawa I, Purnomo HD, Manan C, Djojoningrat D, Fauzi A, Renaldi K, Maulahela H, Utari AP, Pribadi RR, Muzellina VN, Nursyirwan SA, Idrus MF, Ruswhandi R, Sugihartono T, Bestari MB, Bayupurnama P, Pramana TY, Wibowo BP, Bakry AF, Akil F, Parewangi AML, Widita H, Mariadi IK, Murti IS, Yusuf AI, Arles A, Yusuf F, Waleleng BJ, Abimanyu A, Mulyadi Y, Lucida MI, Rezkhita YAA, Alfaray RI, Yamaoka Y. Management of dyspepsia and Helicobacter pylori infection: the 2022 Indonesian Consensus Report. Gut Pathog 2023; 15:25. [PMID: 37217981 DOI: 10.1186/s13099-023-00551-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Dyspepsia still becomes a major challenge in upper gastrointestinal disease in Indonesia. This disease often correlated with Helicobacter pylori infection. However, the prevalence of this bacterium is generally low in Indonesia. Therefore, several considerations should be taken into consideration during the management of dyspepsia and H. pylori infection. "Management of dyspepsia and H. pylori infection in Indonesia: The Indonesian consensus report" comprises information gathered from 22 gastroenterology centers across Indonesia. The experts gathered to evolve a consensus, that consists of the statements, grades of recommendations, evidence levels, and rationales for the dyspepsia and H. pylori infection management for daily clinical practice. The report explains several aspects from the updated epidemiology information to comprehensive management therapy. After the experts worked together on all statements in the recommendations, the results are presented with the final agreement as a consensus to help clinicians in understanding, diagnosing, and treating dyspepsia and H. pylori infection patients in daily clinical practice in Indonesia.
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- Ari Fahrial Syam
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- Division of Gastroentero-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Adam Malik General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Sumatra Utara University, Medan, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, M. Djamil General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Udayana University/Sanglah General Hospital, Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kariadi General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Cipto Mangunkusumo Teaching Hospital, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gatot Subroto Army Central Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroentero-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sardjito General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Moewardi General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Saiful Anwar General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Moch. Hoesin General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wahidin Sudirohusodo General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wahidin Sudirohusodo General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, West Nusa Tenggara General Hospital, Mataram, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Udayana University/Sanglah General Hospital, Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Abdul Wahab Sjahranie General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Abdoel Moeloek General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Lampung University, Lampung, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Awal Bros Pekanbaru Hospital, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Zainoel Abidin General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Prof. R. D. Kandou General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulin Banjarmasin General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soedarso General Hospital, Pontianak, Indonesia
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- Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan
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- Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan
- The Research Center for GLOBAL and LOCAL Infectious Diseases (RCGLID), Oita University, Oita, Japan
- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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Han Z, Li Y, Kong Q, Liu J, Wang J, Wan M, Lin M, Lin B, Zhang W, Ding Y, Wang S, Mu Y, Duan M, Zuo X, Li YQ. Efficacy of bismuth for antibiotic-resistant Helicobacter pylori strains eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Helicobacter 2022; 27:e12930. [PMID: 36156332 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS Antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is increasing worldwide, and bismuth quadruple therapy has been recommended as a first-line regimen in many areas. This study aimed to investigate whether bismuth would improve the eradication rate (ER) of clarithromycin-/metronidazole-/levofloxacin-resistant H. pylori strains and how much additional efficacy bismuth could achieve. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central databases for randomized controlled trials were systematically searched by two independent reviewers until 15 January 2022. Pooled ERs of clarithromycin-/metronidazole-/levofloxacin-resistant H. pylori strains were compared between bismuth-containing and non-bismuth therapies. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model. RESULTS Eight studies enrolling 340 individuals were included. The RRs of pooled ERs compared between bismuth-containing and non-bismuth therapies were 1.83 for clarithromycin-resistant strains (95% CI 1.16-2.89, pooled ER: 76.9% vs. 36.6%, p = .009, I2 = 0%), 1.39 for metronidazole-resistant strains (95% CI 1.09-1.78, pooled ER: 86.8% vs. 60.9%, p = .008, I2 = 37%), 2.75 for dual clarithromycin/metronidazole-resistant strains (95% CI 1.01-7.52, pooled ER: 76.9% vs. 18.2%, p = .05, I2 = 0%), and 1.04 for levofloxacin-resistant strains (95% CI 0.56-1.93, pooled ER: 63.4% vs. 54.3%, p = .90; I2 = 60%). Bismuth significantly increased the ERs of clarithromycin-, metronidazole-, and dual-resistant strains by 40%, 26%, and 59%, respectively. Subgroup analysis of treatment duration showed that the significantly higher eradication rate for antibiotic-resistant strains in bismuth-containing therapy than non-bismuth therapy was only observed in 14-day treatment regimens and not in 7-day regimens (p = .02 and .17, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Bismuth was most effective in improving the ERs of dual-resistant H. pylori strains, followed by clarithromycin- and metronidazole-resistant strains. Prolonged treatment duration might effectively improve the efficacy of bismuth in overcoming antibiotic resistance.
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- Zhongxue Han
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot engineering laboratory for precise diagnosis and therapy of GI tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Nemr N, Kishk RM, Salem A, Abdalla MO, Abd El-Fadeal NM, Soliman NM. Genotypic detection of metronidazole and clarithromycin resistance in dyspeptic patients with helicobacter pylori. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:41467-41474. [PMID: 35088259 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18198-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
In Egypt, antibiotic sensitivity analysis for Helicobacter pylori is not routinely performed. We aimed to identify the clarithromycin and metronidazole resistance directly from gastric biopsies for better guide treatment regimens. This cross-sectional descriptive study included 75 adult dyspeptic patients referred to the upper endoscopy unit in Suez Canal University Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt. Gastric biopsies were taken for rapid urease test (RUT) and cultured on brucella agar with antibiotic supplements. Genomic DNA was extracted directly from the specimen, and PCR was performed for direct detection of H. pylori. Also, to explore clarithromycin and metronidazole resistance, mutations in the 23S rRNA gene and the rdxA gene were investigated. We found that 60 samples were positive to RUT (80%), and only 4 samples were positive by culture. UreC gene was detected in 45 specimens. Meanwhile, 26 isolates were contained mutations at positions 2142 and 2143. Amplification of the metronidazole rdx gene was performed by conventional PCR. Out of 45 isolates, DNA sequence analysis of PCR product showed the wild type (ACA) in 9 isolates, while the mutant type (ATA) was detected in 28 isolates. We found a significant proportion of clarithromycin and metronidazole resistance among H. pylori infected patients in our region.
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- Nader Nemr
- Endemic and Infectious Diseases Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 4155, Egypt
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- Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 4155, Egypt.
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 4155, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 4155, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 4155, Egypt
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- Endemic and Infectious Diseases Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 4155, Egypt
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Brennan DE, O'Morain C, McNamara D, Smith SM. Combined antrum and corpus biopsy protocol improves Helicobacter pylori culture success. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2022; 13:34-40. [PMID: 35116178 PMCID: PMC8788162 DOI: 10.4291/wjgp.v13.i1.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) causes chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. Eradication rates have fallen, mainly due to antimicrobial resistance. Consensus guidelines recommend that first-line treatment is based on the local prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and that rescue therapies are guided by antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). However, H. pylori culture is challenging and culture-based AST is not routinely performed in the majority of hospitals. Optimisation of H. pylori culture from clinical specimens will enable more widespread AST to determine the most appropriate antimicrobials for H. pylori eradication.
AIM To determine whether dual antrum and corpus biopsy sampling is superior to single antrum biopsy sampling for H. pylori culture.
METHODS The study received ethical approval from the joint research ethics committee of Tallaght University Hospital and St. James’s Hospital. Patients referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were invited to participate. Biopsies were collected in tubes containing Dent’s transport medium and patient demographics were recorded. Biopsies were used to inoculate Colombia blood agar plates. Plates were incubated under microaerobic conditions and evaluated for the presence of H. pylori. Statistical analyses were performed using Graphpad PRISM. Continuous variables were compared using the two-tailed independent t-test. Categorical variables were compared using the two-tailed Fisher exact test. In all cases, a P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.
RESULTS In all, samples from 219 H. pylori-infected patients were analysed in the study. The mean age of recruited patients was 48 ± 14.9 years and 50.7% (n = 111) were male. The most common endoscopic finding was gastritis (58.9%; n = 129). Gastric ulcer was diagnosed in 4.6% (n = 10) of patients, while duodenal ulcer was diagnosed in 2.7% (n = 6). Single antrum biopsies were collected from 73 patients, whereas combined antrum and corpus biopsies were collected from 146 patients. There was no significant difference in age, sex or endoscopic findings between the two groups. H. pylori was successfully cultured in a significantly higher number of cases when combined antrum and corpus biopsies were used compared to a single antrum biopsy [64.4% (n = 94/146) vs 49.3% (36/73); P = 0.04)].
CONCLUSION Combined corpus and antrum biopsy sampling improves H. pylori culture success compared to single antrum biopsy sampling.
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- Denise E Brennan
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin D24, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin D24, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin D24, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin D24, Ireland
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Zou Y, Qian X, Liu X, Song Y, Song C, Wu S, An Y, Yuan R, Wang Y, Xie Y. The effect of antibiotic resistance on Helicobacter pylori eradication efficacy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Helicobacter 2020; 25:e12714. [PMID: 32533599 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The occurrence of antibiotic-resistant strains has been rapidly increasing due to the wide use of antibiotics. To evaluate the current effects of antibiotic resistance on Helicobacter pylori eradication efficacy, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS Literature searches were conducted in the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA version 12.0 (StataCorp LP, College Station, TX, USA). RESULTS A total of 120 studies, including 28 707 patients, were assessed. Only first-line therapy was considered. The pooled RR of eradication rate in patients with Helicobacter pylori strains sensitive versus resistant to clarithromycin was 0.682 (95% CI: 0.636-0.731). The pooled RR of eradication rate in patients with Helicobacter pylori strains sensitive versus resistant to metronidazole was 0.843 (95% CI: 0.810-0.877). The pooled RR of eradication rate in patients with Helicobacter pylori strains sensitive versus resistant to levofloxacin was 0.794 (95% CI: 0.669-0.941). The pooled RR of eradication rate in patients with Helicobacter pylori strains sensitive versus resistant to dual clarithromycin and metronidazole was 0.674 (95% CI: 0.590-0.770). CONCLUSION Antibiotic resistance causes a decrease in the eradication rate of H pylori today. Quadruple concomitant therapy may overcome the declining H pylori eradication rate caused by metronidazole-only resistance.
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- Yunzhi Zou
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, First People's Hospital of Fuzhou, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Fuzhou Medical College of Nanchang University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Di Stefano M, Pagani E, Pesatori EV, Bergonzi M, Figura N, Corazza GR, Di Sabatino A. Polysorbate 80 add-on therapy in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: Polysorbate 80 and HP antibiotic resistance. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2019; 34:101-103. [PMID: 31677698 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Polysorbate 80, a sorbitan derivate, is a surfactant used as an emulsifier in some foods in concentrations of up to 0.5%. It was recently shown in vitro that polysorbate 80 decreases the minimum bactericidal concentrations of clarithromycin and metronidazole and may also revert antibiotic resistance. We report the case of an adult man, suffering from symptomatic Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection resistant to two courses of treatment with PPI plus amoxicillin and clarithromycin, and PPI plus clarithromycin and metronidazole. He was treated with a further antibiotic approach consisting of two-week administration of clarithromycin, metronidazole, PPI and polysorbate 80 as an add on therapy. Eradication of infection was confirmed by 13C-urea breath test two and five months after completion of the treatment course. Complete regression of symptoms was also achieved. To our knowledge, this is the first case of HP infection eradicated with a combination therapy based on polysorbate 80 added to antibiotics.
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- Michele Di Stefano
- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS "S. Matteo" Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS "S. Matteo" Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS "S. Matteo" Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS "S. Matteo" Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- University of Siena and Policlinico S. Maria alle Scotte, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS "S. Matteo" Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS "S. Matteo" Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Ko SW, Kim YJ, Chung WC, Lee SJ. Bismuth supplements as the first-line regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy: Systemic review and meta-analysis. Helicobacter 2019; 24:e12565. [PMID: 30698318 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS An increase in the use of antibiotics leads to increased antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). Consequently, it has been considered that the first-line standard regimen should be changed. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of nonantibiotic (bismuth) supplements as a first-line regimen for H pylori eradication. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reported in English and undertaken up until August 2018. A meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials comparing bismuth supplements with non-bismuth-containing regimens in H pylori eradication was performed. RCTs of classic bismuth-containing quadruple therapy as a first-line regimen were excluded. RESULTS We identified twenty-five randomized trials (3990 patients), and the total H pylori eradication rate, according to per protocol analyzed, was 85.8%. The odds ratio was 1.83 (95% confidence interval (CI). 1.57-2.13). Among these RCTs, there were 7 RCTs for bismuth add-on therapy, and the odds ratio was 2.81 (95% CI. 2.03-3.89). When the studies were performed in a high clarithromycin resistance area (≥15%) or included patients with clarithromycin resistance, bismuth-containing regimens were superior to non-bismuth regimens. Moreover, the incidence of total side effects was insignificant. CONCLUSIONS Bismuth supplements as a first-line regimen could be effective, with bismuth add-on regimens being the most effective. Particularly, bismuth supplements showed the potential efficacy for clarithromycin-resistant strains and would be the most viable alternative in clinical practice.
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- Sung Woo Ko
- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Library, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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The Irish Helicobacter pylori Working Group consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection in adult patients in Ireland. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 29:552-559. [PMID: 28350745 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000000822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Irish eradication rates for Helicobacter pylori are decreasing and there is an increase in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These trends call into question current management strategies. OBJECTIVE To establish an Irish Helicobacter pylori Working Group (IHPWG) to assess, revise and tailor current available recommendations. METHODS Experts in the areas of gastroenterology and microbiology were invited to join the IHPWG. Questions of relevance to diagnosis, first-line and rescue therapy were developed using the PICO system. A literature search was performed. The 'Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation' approach was then used to rate the quality of available evidence and grade the resulting recommendations. RESULTS Key resultant IHPWG statements (S), the strength of recommendation and quality of evidence include S8: standard triple therapy for 7 days' duration can no longer be recommended (strong and moderate). S9: 14 days of clarithromycin-based triple therapy with a high-dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is recommended as first-line therapy. Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days is an alternative if available (strong and moderate). S12: second-line therapy depends on the first-line treatment and should not be the same treatment. The options are (a) 14 days of levofloxacin-based therapy with high-dose PPI, (b) 14 days of clarithromycin-based triple therapy with high-dose PPI or (c) bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days (strong and moderate). S13: culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be performed following two treatment failures (weak and low/very low). CONCLUSION These recommendations are intended to provide the most relevant current best-practice guidelines for the management of H. pylori infection in adults in Ireland.
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Sung J, Kim N, Park YH, Hwang YJ, Kwon S, Na G, Choi JY, Kang JB, Kim HR, Kim JW, Lee DH. Rifabutin-based Fourth and Fifth-line Rescue Therapy in Patients with forHelicobacter pyloriEradication Failure. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2017; 69:109-118. [DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2017.69.2.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Jihee Sung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Hospital Health Promotion Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Gong YN, Li YM, Yang NM, Li HZ, Guo F, Lin L, Wang QY, Zhang JK, Ji ZZ, Mao JB, Mao JL, Shi ZC, Tang WH, Zhu XJ, Shao W, Zhang XF, Wang XH, Tong YF, Jiang MZ, Chen GL, Wang ZY, Tu HM, Jiang GF, Wu JS, Chen XP, Ding QL, Ouyang H, Jin FZ, Xu YL, Zhang JZ. Centralized isolation of Helicobacter pylori from multiple centers and transport condition influences. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:944-952. [PMID: 25624729 PMCID: PMC4299348 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i3.944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Revised: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of centralized culture and possible influencing factors.
METHODS: From January 2010 to July 2012, 66452 patients with suspected Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection from 26 hospitals in Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces in China underwent gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastric mucosal biopsies were taken from the antrum for culture. These biopsies were transported under natural environmental temperature to the central laboratory in Hangzhou city and divided into three groups based on their transport time: 5, 24 and 48 h. The culture results were reported after 72 h and the positive culture rates were analyzed by a χ2 test. An additional 5736 biopsies from H. pylori-positive patients (5646 rapid urease test-positive and 90 14C-urease breath test-positive) were also cultured for quality control in the central laboratory setting.
RESULTS: The positive culture rate was 31.66% (21036/66452) for the patient samples and 71.72% (4114/5736) for the H. pylori-positive quality control specimens. In the 5 h transport group, the positive culture rate was 30.99% (3865/12471), and 32.84% (14960/45553) in the 24 h transport group. In contrast, the positive culture rate declined significantly in the 48 h transport group (26.25%; P < 0.001). During transportation, the average natural temperature increased from 4.67 to 29.14 °C, while the positive culture rate declined from 36.67% (1462/3987) to 24.12% (1799/7459). When the temperature exceeded 24 °C, the positive culture rate decreased significantly, especially in the 48 h transport group (23.17%).
CONCLUSION: Transportation of specimens within 24 h and below 24 °C is reasonable and acceptable for centralized culture of multicenter H. pylori samples.
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Wu TS, Hu HM, Kuo FC, Kuo CH. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2013; 30:167-72. [PMID: 24656156 DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 06/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection has become an important issue recently, because this bacterial species cluster can cause many gastrointestinal diseases. Elevated antibiotic resistance is related to an increasing failure rate of H. pylori eradication. Standard triple therapy is still the first-line therapy; however, according to the Maastricht IV Consensus Report, it should be abandoned in areas of high clarithromycin resistance. Alternative first-line therapies include bismuth-containing quadruple therapy, sequential, concomitant, and hybrid therapies. Quinolone-based triple therapy may be considered as first-line therapy in areas of clarithromycin resistance >15-20% and quinolone resistance <10%. Unique second-line therapy is still unclear, and bismuth-containing quadruple therapy or levofloxacin-based triple therapy can be used as rescue treatment. Third-line therapy should be under culture guidance to select the most effective regimens (such as levofloxacin-based, rifabutin-based, or furazolidone-based therapies). Antibiotics resistance, patient compliance, and CYP 2C19 genotypes could influence the outcome. Clinicians should use antibiotics according to local reports.
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- Tzung-Shiun Wu
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Cancer Center, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Urgesi R, Cianci R, Riccioni ME. Update on triple therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori: current status of the art. Clin Exp Gastroenterol 2012; 5:151-7. [PMID: 23028235 PMCID: PMC3449761 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s25416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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With the rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, the treatment success of standard triple therapy has recently declined to unacceptable levels (ie, 80% or less). Following the failure of conventional triple therapy, novel eradication regimens have been developed including sequential therapy, concomitant quadruple therapy, hybrid (dual-concomitant) therapy, bismuth-containing quadruple therapy, and a therapy with administration of N-acetylcysteine before a culture-guided antibiotic regimen. This article reviews the literature published on Helicobacter pylori eradication in the last year, focusing on the development of alternative strategies for first-, second-, and third-line rescue therapy for the eradication of H. pylori.
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Chuah SK, Tsay FW, Hsu PI, Wu DC. A new look at anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17:3971-5. [PMID: 22046084 PMCID: PMC3199554 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i35.3971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Revised: 08/11/2011] [Accepted: 08/15/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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With the rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, the treatment success of standard triple therapy has recently declined to unacceptable levels (i.e., 80% or less) in most countries. Therefore, several treatment regimens have emerged to cure Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Novel first-line anti-H. pylori therapies in 2011 include sequential therapy, concomitant quadruple therapy, hybrid (dual-concomitant) therapy and bismuth-containing quadruple therapy. After the failure of standard triple therapy, a bismuth-containing quadruple therapy comprising a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), bismuth, tetracycline and metronidazole can be employed as rescue treatment. Recently, triple therapy combining a PPI, levofloxacin and amoxicillin has been proposed as an alternative to the standard rescue therapy. This salvage regimen can achieve a higher eradication rate than bismuth-containing quadruple therapy in some regions and has less adverse effects. The best second-line therapy for patients who fail to eradicate H. pylori with first-line therapies containing clarithromycin, amoxicillin and metronidazole is unclear. However, a levofloxacin-based triple therapy is an accepted rescue treatment. Most guidelines suggest that patients requiring third-line therapy should be referred to a medical center and treated according to the antibiotic susceptibility test. Nonetheless, an empirical therapy (such as levofloxacin-based or furazolidone-based therapies) can be employed to terminate H. pylori infection if antimicrobial sensitivity data are unavailable.
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Salem EM, Yar T, Bamosa AO, Al-Quorain A, Yasawy MI, Alsulaiman RM, Randhawa MA. Comparative study of Nigella Sativa and triple therapy in eradication of Helicobacter Pylori in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2010; 16:207-14. [PMID: 20616418 PMCID: PMC3003218 DOI: 10.4103/1319-3767.65201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM A large number of diseases are ascribed to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), particularly chronic active gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Successful treatment of H. pylori infection with antimicrobial agents can lead to regression of H. pylori-associated disorders. Antibiotic resistance against H. pylori is increasing, and it is necessary to find new effective agents. Nigella sativa seed (NS), a commonly used herb, possesses in vitro anti-helicobacter activity. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of NS in eradication of H. pylori infection in non-ulcer dyspeptic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted on 88 adult patients attending King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, from 2007 to 2008, with dyspeptic symptoms and found positive for H. pylori infection by histopathology and urease test. Patients were randomly assigned to four groups, receiving i) triple therapy (TT) comprising of clarithromycin, amoxicillin, omeprazole [n= 23], ii) 1 g NS + 40 mg omeprazole (OM) [n= 21], iii) 2 g NS + OM [n= 21] or iv) 3 g NS + OM [n= 23]. Negative H. pylori stool antigen test four weeks after end of treatment was considered as eradication. RESULTS H. pylori eradication was 82.6, 47.6, 66.7 and 47.8% with TT, 1 g NS, 2 g NS and 3 g NS, respectively. Eradication rates with 2 g NS and TT were statistically not different from each other, whereas H. pylori eradication with other doses was significantly less than that with TT (P < 0.05). Dyspepsia symptoms improved in all groups to a similar extent. CONCLUSIONS N. sativa seeds possess clinically useful anti-H. pylori activity, comparable to triple therapy. Further clinical studies combining N. sativa with antibiotics are suggested.
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- Eyad M. Salem
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,Address for correspondence: Dr. Talay Yar, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, PO Box 2114, Dammam, 31451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail:
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Photodynamic therapy for localized infections--state of the art. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2010; 6:170-88. [PMID: 19932449 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2009.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 494] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2009] [Revised: 10/27/2009] [Accepted: 10/28/2009] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered over 100 years ago by observing the killing of microorganisms when harmless dyes and visible light were combined in vitro. Since then it has primarily been developed as a treatment for cancer, ophthalmologic disorders and in dermatology. However, in recent years interest in the antimicrobial effects of PDT has revived and it has been proposed as a therapy for a large variety of localized infections. This revival of interest has largely been driven by the inexorable increase in drug resistance among many classes of pathogen. Advantages of PDT include equal killing effectiveness regardless of antibiotic resistance, and a lack of induction of PDT resistance. Disadvantages include the cessation of the antimicrobial effect when the light is turned off, and less than perfect selectivity for microbial cells over host tissue. This review will cover the use of PDT to kill or inactivate pathogens in ex vivo tissues and in biological materials such as blood. PDT has been successfully used to kill pathogens and even to save life in several animal models of localized infections such as surface wounds, burns, oral sites, abscesses and the middle ear. A large number of clinical studies of PDT for viral papillomatosis lesions and for acne refer to its antimicrobial effect, but it is unclear how important this microbial killing is to the overall therapeutic outcome. PDT for periodontitis is a rapidly growing clinical application and other dental applications are under investigation. PDT is being clinically studied for other dermatological infections such as leishmaniasis and mycobacteria. Antimicrobial PDT will become more important in the future as antibiotic resistance is only expected to continue to increase.
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De Francesco V, Zullo A, Ierardi E, Giorgio F, Perna F, Hassan C, Morini S, Panella C, Vaira D. Phenotypic and genotypic Helicobacter pylori clarithromycin resistance and therapeutic outcome: benefits and limits. J Antimicrob Chemother 2009; 65:327-32. [PMID: 20008044 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkp445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Primary clarithromycin resistance is increasing worldwide, and it has been regarded as the main factor reducing the efficacy of Helicobacter pylori therapy. However, the clinical consequence of either phenotypic or genotypic resistance still remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate: (i) the concordance between phenotypic (culture) and genotypic (real-time PCR) tests in assessing primary clarithromycin resistance; and (ii) the role of both in therapeutic outcome. METHODS A post hoc subgroup study was selected from a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, enrolling 146 patients with dyspepsia or peptic ulcers never previously treated. Real-time PCR and Etest on bacterial culture for assessing clarithromycin resistance were performed. [(13)C]urea breath test (UBT), histology and rapid urease tests at entry and UBT after 4-8 weeks were used to assess infection and eradication. All patients received a 10 day therapy. RESULTS Prevalence of clarithromycin phenotypic resistance was significantly lower as compared with genotypic resistance (18.4% versus 37.6%, P < 0.001). A concordance between the two methods was present in 71.2% of cases. A significant difference in the eradication rate was seen between clarithromycin-susceptible and -resistant strains, when assessed with either Etest (92.4% versus 55.5%, P < 0.001) or a PCR-based method (94.5% versus 70.9%; P < 0.001). Of note, the eradication rate showed the lowest value (30.7%) when phenotypic bacterial resistance was genetically linked to the A2143G point mutation. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that: (i) there is a relevant discordance between the two methods; and (ii) phenotypic clarithromycin resistance markedly reduces H. pylori eradication when it is linked to a specific point mutation.
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- Vincenzo De Francesco
- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Fischbach L, Evans EL. Meta-analysis: the effect of antibiotic resistance status on the efficacy of triple and quadruple first-line therapies for Helicobacter pylori. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2007; 26:343-57. [PMID: 17635369 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03386.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 268] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Information regarding the effects of drug resistance on therapies for Helicobacter pylori is limited. AIMS To determine the effect of drug resistance on the efficacy of first-line treatment regimens for H. pylori and identify the most efficacious treatments in the presence of drug resistance. METHODS We searched for studies using the keywords: 'Helicobacter pylori','resistance' and 'treatment' or 'therapy'. Multilevel meta-regression models were used to determine the effect of drug resistance on treatment efficacy. RESULTS We analysed data from 93 studies with 10,178 participants. For triple therapies, clarithromycin resistance had a greater effect on treatment efficacy than nitroimidazole resistance. Metronidazole resistance reduced efficacy by 26% in triple therapies containing a nitroimidazole, tetracycline and bismuth, while efficacy was reduced by only 14% when a gastric acid inhibitor was added to the regimen. Quadruple therapies containing both clarithromycin and metronidazole were the most efficacious; >80% of H. pylori infections were consistently eradicated with these regimens. CONCLUSIONS Drug resistance was a strong predictor of efficacy across triple therapies for the eradication of H. pylori in adults. Resistance to either clarithromycin or metronidazole, but not both simultaneously, may be overcome by using quadruple therapies, especially those containing both clarithromycin and metronidazole.
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- L Fischbach
- University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA.
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Zullo A, Perna F, Hassan C, Ricci C, Saracino I, Morini S, Vaira D. Primary antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori strains isolated in northern and central Italy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2007; 25:1429-34. [PMID: 17539982 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03331.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori resistance to antibiotics is increasing worldwide, and it reduces the efficacy of therapy. AIM To assess current primary antibiotic resistance in H. pylori strains isolated in Italy. METHODS Between June 2004 and June 2006, H. pylori strains were isolated consecutively in the two participating centres (Bologna, northern Italy; Rome, central Italy) from patients never previously treated for the infection. Isolated strains were tested for primary clarithromycin, metronidazole and levofloxacin resistance using as break point the minimal inhibitory concentration >/=1, >/=8 and >/=1 mg/L for the three antibiotics, respectively. RESULTS Overall, 255 H. pylori strains were evaluated. The resistance rate was 16.9% for clarithromycin, 29.4% for metronidazole and 19.1% for levofloxacin. Clarithromycin resistance was significantly higher in non-ulcer dyspepsia than in peptic ulcer patients (19.1% vs. 0%, P = 0.02), metronidazole resistance was higher in foreign than Italian patients (50% vs. 22.9%, P = 0.0004) and levofloxacin resistance was higher in old than younger patients (28.4% vs. 14.4%, P = 0.048). Levofloxacin resistance was also more frequent in those strains with either clarithromycin or metronidazole resistance. CONCLUSION A very high rate of primary resistance towards the tested antibiotics was detected in our study.
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- A Zullo
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Tam YH, Yeung CK, Lee KH. Seven-day is more effective than 4-day ranitidine bismuth citrate-based triple therapy in eradication of Helicobacter pylori in children: a prospective randomized study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006; 24:81-6. [PMID: 16803605 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2006.02969.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori infection is common in paediatric population. To date, there is still no universally accepted recommendation on the treatment of this infection in children. Ranitidine bismuth citrate-based triple therapy has been shown to be effective in H. pylori eradication in adults but its use has rarely been validated in children. AIM To investigate the efficacy of ranitidine bismuth citrate-based triple therapy in eradication of H. pylori in children and to determine the shortest duration of treatment required. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a prospective randomized study comparing ranitidine bismuth citrate plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin given for 4 days vs. 7 days in H. pylori-infected children diagnosed by (13)C-urea breath test. Eradication was evaluated by repeat (13)C-urea breath test at 6 weeks after treatment. RESULTS A total of 206 children were recruited (median age 12 years, 97 boys and 109 girls). Ninety-eight (47.6%) and 108 (52.4%) children were randomized to receive 7-day and 4-day regimen respectively. The eradication rate of 4-day treatment arm was 77.8% (both intention-to-treat and per protocol) compared with 88.8% (intention-to-treat, P = 0.036) and 89.7% (per protocol, P = 0.022) of 7-day regimen. There was no statistical difference in terms of side effects between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Seven-day ranitidine bismuth citrate-based triple therapy is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for eradication of H. pylori in children.
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- Y H Tam
- Division of Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
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de Francesco V, Margiotta M, Zullo A, Hassan C, Valle ND, Burattini O, Cea U, Stoppino G, Amoruso A, Stella F, Morini S, Panella C, Ierardi E. Primary clarithromycin resistance in Italy assessed on Helicobacter pylori DNA sequences by TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006; 23:429-35. [PMID: 16423002 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2006.02769.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori clarithromycin resistance is increasing worldwide and different mutations are involved in its mechanisms. Recently, molecular methods have been proposed to assess these mutations. AIM To assess prevalence of primary clarithromycin resistance in two Italian areas, and the distribution of involved mutations, by using a novel method for real-time polymerase chain reaction. METHODS Two hundred and thirty-two H. pylori-positive patients undergoing oesophagogastroduodenoscopy in two Italian towns (Rome, centre Italy; Foggia, south Italy) were enrolled. Helicobacter pylori infection was detected by histology, rapid urease and urea breath tests. Clarithromycin resistance was assessed by TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction on paraffin-embedded antral biopsies. Results Primary clarithromycin resistance was detected in 62 (26.7%) patients. Its prevalence did not differ between the two areas (31.5%, centre vs. 23.3%, south; P=0.17) and between non-ulcer dyspepsia and peptic ulcer patients (28.4% vs. 20.7%, P=0.2). The A2143G point mutation was detected in 35 (56.4%) patients, A2142G in 14 (22.6%), A2142C in eight (12.9%), whilst a double mutation (A2143G plus A2142C or A2142G) was present in the remaining five (8.1%) cases. CONCLUSIONS Our study found that primary clarithromycin resistance is highly prevalent in both central and southern Italy, and that A2143G is the most frequent point mutation involved in these areas.
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Gisbert JP, Gonzalez L, Calvet X. Systematic review and meta-analysis: proton pump inhibitor vs. ranitidine bismuth citrate plus two antibiotics in Helicobacter pylori eradication. Helicobacter 2005; 10:157-71. [PMID: 15904473 DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-5378.2005.00307.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the Helicobacter pylori eradication efficacy with ranitidine bismuth citrate (RBC) and two antibiotics, and to conduct a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials comparing the efficacy of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) vs. RBC with two antibiotics for 1 week. SELECTION OF STUDIES Studies evaluating RBC plus two antibiotics were considered. For the meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials comparing PPI vs. RBC plus two antibiotics for 1 week were included. SEARCH STRATEGY Electronic and manual bibliographical searches. Assessment of study quality and data extraction: Independently done by two reviewers. DATA SYNTHESIS 'Intention-to-treat' eradication rate. Meta-analysis was performed, combining the odds ratios (OR) of the individual studies. Subanalysis: Depending on the type of antibiotics and the quality of the studies. RESULTS Mean H. pylori eradication with 7-day RBC-clarithromycin-amoxicillin, RBC-clarithromycin-nitroimidazole, and RBC-amoxicillin-nitroimidazole was 83%, 86%, and 71%, respectively. The meta-analysis showed comparable efficacy with RBC and PPI when they were combined with clarithromycin and amoxicillin (OR = 1.11; 95% CI = 0.88-1.40), or with amoxicillin and metronidazole (OR = 0.92; 95%CI = 0.60-1.41). However, when comparing PPI vs. RBC plus clarithromycin and a nitroimidazole, higher cure rates with RBC than with PPI were demonstrated (OR = 1.65; 95% CI = 1.15-2.37). CONCLUSION The efficacy of RBC and PPI-based triple regimens were comparable when using the clarithromycin-amoxicillin or the amoxicillin-metronidazole combination. However, RBC seems to have a higher efficacy than PPI when clarithromycin and a nitroimidazole are the antibiotics prescribed. Therefore, if one prefers to use the clarithromycin-nitroimidazole regimen, RBC should be used instead of a PPI.
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- Javier P Gisbert
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of La Princesa, Madrid, Spain.
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Hao Q, Li Y, Zhang ZJ, Liu Y, Gao H. New mutation points in 23S rRNA gene associated with Helicobacter pylori resistance to clarithromycin in northeast China. World J Gastroenterol 2004. [PMID: 15052698 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v.10.i7.1075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate the resistance rate of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori ) to clarithromycin, metronidazole, amoxicillin and tetracycline to guide clinical practice, and to study the mechanism of H pylori resistant to clarithromycin. METHODS Thirty H pylori strains were isolated from the mucosa of peptic ulcer, gastric tumor and chronic gastritis patients, then the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) to clarithromycin, metronidazole, amoxicillin and tetracycline was evaluated by E-test method. The sequence analysis of PCR fragments was conducted in 23S rRNA gene of H pylori resistant to clarithromycin to get the resistance mechanism of the bacteria. RESULTS Among 30 H pylori strains, 7 cases were resistant to clarithromycin, 12 to metronidazole, 2 to tetracycline and no strain was found to be resistant to amoxicillin. The resistance rates were 23.3%, 40%, 6.7% and 0%, respectively. Three new mutation points were found to be related to the clarithromycin resistance in H pylori isolates, which were G2224A, C2245T and T2289C. CONCLUSION In northeast China, H pylori shows high resistance to metronidazole, while sensitive to amoxicillin. The mechanism of resistance to clarithromycin may be related to the mutation of G2224A, C2245T and T2289C in the 23S rRNA gene.
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- Qing Hao
- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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Hao Q, Li Y, Zhang ZJ, Liu Y, Gao H. New mutation points in 23S rRNA gene associated with Helicobacter pylori resistance to clarithromycin in northeast China. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10:1075-7. [PMID: 15052698 PMCID: PMC4717104 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i7.1075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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AIM: To investigate the resistance rate of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori ) to clarithromycin, metronidazole, amoxicillin and tetracycline to guide clinical practice, and to study the mechanism of H pylori resistant to clarithromycin.
METHODS: Thirty H pylori strains were isolated from the mucosa of peptic ulcer, gastric tumor and chronic gastritis patients, then the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) to clarithromycin, metronidazole, amoxicillin and tetracycline was evaluated by E-test method. The sequence analysis of PCR fragments was conducted in 23S rRNA gene of H pylori resistant to clarithromycin to get the resistance mechanism of the bacteria.
RESULTS: Among 30 H pylori strains, 7 cases were resistant to clarithromycin, 12 to metronidazole, 2 to tetracycline and no strain was found to be resistant to amoxicillin. The resistance rates were 23.3%, 40%, 6.7% and 0%, respectively. Three new mutation points were found to be related to the clarithromycin resistance in H pylori isolates, which were G2224A, C2245T and T2289C.
CONCLUSION: In northeast China, H pylori shows high resistance to metronidazole, while sensitive to amoxicillin. The mechanism of resistance to clarithromycin may be related to the mutation of G2224A, C2245T and T2289C in the 23S rRNA gene.
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- Qing Hao
- Department of Gastroenterology, the 2nd Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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Neri M, Milano A, Laterza F, Di Bonaventura G, Piccolomini R, Caldarella MP, Balatsinou C, Lapenna D, Cuccurullo F. Role of antibiotic sensitivity testing before first-line Helicobacter pylori eradication treatments. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2003; 18:821-7. [PMID: 14535876 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01757.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The resistance of Helicobacter pylori to antibiotics has been advocated as a major cause of treatment failure, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing has been proposed to improve efficacy; however, its role before first-line therapy has not been investigated in detail. AIM To assess whether antimicrobial sensitivity testing improves the eradication rate of first-line anti-Helicobacter treatments and to compare the effectiveness of ranitidine bismuth citrate and omeprazole in the presence of H. pylori resistance to antibiotics. METHODS Two hundred and forty-two patients were assigned to either empirical or antimicrobial sensitivity testing-based treatment; within each group, subjects were further randomized to receive ranitidine bismuth citrate, 400 mg b.d., tinidazole, 500 mg b.d., and clarithromycin, 500 mg b.d., or omeprazole, 20 mg b.d., clarithromycin, 500 mg b.d., and amoxicillin, 1 g b.d., for 1 week, with substitution of the resistant antibiotic in the antimicrobial sensitivity testing-based treatment group. RESULTS Eradication rates were 67% [confidence interval (CI), 55-79%] in the empirical treatment group and 76% (CI, 65-87%) in the antimicrobial sensitivity testing-based group (P=N.S.). The overall success rate was 60% (CI, 51-69%) with omeprazole and 82% (CI, 73-91%) with ranitidine bismuth citrate (P<0.03); the latter overcame antibiotic resistance in 12 of 15 strains vs. zero of eight strains by omeprazole. CONCLUSIONS Antimicrobial sensitivity testing before first-line treatment does not improve the eradication rate, which is greater when ranitidine bismuth citrate is included in the treatment.
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- M Neri
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, Section of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Centre of Excellence on Ageing, Università Gabriele D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy.
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Perna F, Gatta L, Figura N, Ricci C, Tampieri A, Holton J, Miglioli M, Vaira D. Susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to metronidazole. Am J Gastroenterol 2003; 98:2157-61. [PMID: 14572561 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07681.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The reliability of the Epsilometer-test (E-Test) and the disk diffusion (DD) method in the assessment of susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) to metronidazole has recently been questioned, with possible clinical implications for the management of patients undergoing H. pylori eradication. The aims of this study were: 1) to compare the E-Test and disk diffusion methods to the agar dilution method for determining the susceptibility of H. pylori to metronidazole; and 2) to investigate whether potential discrepancies could be caused by the simultaneous presence of metronidazole susceptible and metronidazole resistant bacterial subpopulations. METHODS A total of 109 H. pylori strains from 121 consecutive patients were examined. All tests were carried out at the same time starting from primary plates. Agar dilution was performed according to National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standard (NCCLS) standards, the E-Test according to the manufacturer's guidelines, and disk diffusion according to standard procedure using 5-mug metronidazole disks. Isolates were considered to be metronidazole resistant if the minimal inhibitory concentration was >8 mug/ml for the agar dilution and the E-Test, or if the inhibition zone around the disk was <20 mm for disk diffusion. Of 109 isolates, 43 were also investigated to detect mixed infection. Quantities of 100 mul of bacterial suspensions of each strain were seeded onto plain agar plates and plates containing 8 mug/ml of metronidazole. Cultures were considered to be mixed if the number of colonies on agar plates exceeded by at least 30% those on the metronidazole plates. RESULTS According to agar dilution, 57 strains (52.3%, 95% CI = 43-61.4) were metronidazole resistant. E-Test misdiagnosed two strains that were considered sensitive to metronidazole, but according to the agar dilution test they were resistant. Disk diffusion misdiagnosed three strains. Two of these strains (the same as the E-Test) were sensitive, but according to agar dilution they were metronidazole resistant; the third strain was resistant, but according to agar dilution it was sensitive. The percentages of discordance were 1.9 (95% CI = 0.5-6.6) and 2.8 (95% CI = 0.9-7.8), respectively, when the E-Test and disk diffusion were compared to agar dilution. Intertest variability among agar dilution and the E-Test showed that 39.4% (95% CI = 30.8-48.8) of minimal inhibitory concentrations were equivalent (within +/-1 log(2)), 60.6% (95% CI = 51.2-69.2) were major errors (more than +/-1 log(2)), and 3% (95% CI = 0.8-10.4) were very major errors (change in susceptibility pattern). Mixed infection was found in six of the 43 cases examined (13.9%). In four cases, metronidazole resistant strains were 1 log(10) less numerous than those that were metronidazole susceptible. In the remaining two cases, the metronidazole resistant strains were 2-3 log(10) less numerous, which caused the two misdiagnoses. CONCLUSIONS The E-Test and disk diffusion method are very good alternatives to agar dilution. Mixed infections are a possible cause of the discrepancies between these tests and the reference method.
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- Federico Perna
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Zullo A, Hassan C, Lorenzetti R, Winn S, Morini S. A clinical practice viewpoint: to culture or not to culture Helicobacter pylori? Dig Liver Dis 2003; 35:357-61. [PMID: 12846409 DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(03)00081-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bacterial culture has played an irreplaceable role in the discovery and characterisation of Helicobacter pylori. The main topic of the present article is to critically review the role of culture in the management of H. pylori infection in clinical practice, from diagnosis to treatment. The available data suggest that H. pylori culture is an invasive, time-consuming method, offering quite low sensitivity, requiring significant cost for the patient, and which, in practice, tests very few antibiotics, with a questionable contribution to the management of non-responder patients. Therefore, whether patients should undergo (and pay for) an upper endoscopy for bacterial culture remains a debatable matter.
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- A Zullo
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Via E. Morosini 30, 00156 Rome, Italy.
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Zullo A, Hassan C, De Francesco V, Lorenzetti R, Marignani M, Angeletti S, Ierardi E, Morini S. A third-line levofloxacin-based rescue therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication. Dig Liver Dis 2003; 35:232-6. [PMID: 12801033 DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(03)00059-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori infection persists in a considerable proportion of patients after both first- and second-line current treatments. A standard therapy for re-treatment in such refractory patients is still lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a levofloxacin-amoxycillin combination in patients who previously failed two or more therapeutic attempts. PATIENTS AND METHODS Consecutive patients with persistent Helicobacter pylori infection were enrolled. Bacterial infection was assessed by rapid urease test and histology on gastric biopsies at endoscopy. Patients were assigned to receive a 10-day triple therapy, comprising rabeprazole 20 mg b.d., levofloxacin 250 mg b.d., and amoxycillin 1 g b.d. Four to 6 weeks after therapy, Helicobacter pylori eradication was assessed by a further endoscopy or 13C urea breath test. RESULTS Overall, 36 patients were enrolled, but two patients were lost to follow-up. Helicobacter pylori was successfully cured in 30 patients, giving an 83.3% (95% CI=71.2-95.5) and 88.2% (95% CI=77.4-99) eradication rate at intention-to-treat and per protocol analysis, respectively. Compliance was good in all but two patients, who discontinued the treatment at 8 and 6 days, respectively, on account of glossitis. No major side-effects were reported, whilst 7 (20.1%) patients complained of mild side-effects. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that a 10-day levofloxacin-amoxycillin triple therapy is a safe and successful third-line therapeutic approach for Helicobacter pylori eradication.
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- A Zullo
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Via Morosini 30, 00153 Rome, Italy.
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Zullo A, Vaira D, Vakil N, Hassan C, Gatta L, Ricci C, De Francesco V, Menegatti M, Tampieri A, Perna F, Rinaldi V, Perri F, Papadìa C, Fornari F, Pilati S, Mete LS, Merla A, Potì R, Marinone G, Savioli A, Campo SMA, Faleo D, Ierardi E, Miglioli M, Morini S. High eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori with a new sequential treatment. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2003; 17:719-26. [PMID: 12641522 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01461.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori with standard triple therapy are disappointing, and studies from several countries confirm this poor performance. AIM To assess the eradication rate of a new sequential treatment regimen compared with conventional triple therapy for the eradication of H. pylori infection. METHODS One thousand and forty-nine dyspeptic patients were studied prospectively. H. pylori-infected patients were randomized to receive 10-day sequential therapy [rabeprazole (40 mg daily) plus amoxicillin (1 g twice daily) for the first 5 days, followed by rabeprazole (20 mg), clarithromycin (500 mg) and tinidazole (500 mg) twice daily for the remaining 5 days] or standard 7-day therapy [corrected] [rabeprazole (20 mg), clarithromycin (500 mg) and amoxicillin (1 g) twice daily]. H. pylori status was assessed by histology, rapid urease test and 13C-urea breath test at baseline and 6 weeks or more after completion of treatment. RESULTS Higher eradication rates were found with the sequential regimen compared to the standard regimen (intention-to-treat: 92% vs. 74%, P < 0.0001; per protocol: 95% vs. 77%, P < 0.0001). Higher eradication rates were also seen in patients with peptic ulcer disease and non-ulcer dyspepsia. In both treatments, compliance was similar (> 90%), as was the rate of side-effects, which were mild. CONCLUSIONS This 10-day sequential treatment regimen achieves high eradication rates in peptic ulcer disease and non-ulcer dyspepsia.
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- GI Unit, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Farup PG, Lange OJ, Tholfsen J, Høeg V, Wetterhus S. The effect of Helicobacter pylori retreatment with ranitidine bismuth citrate, clarithromycin, and metronidazole depends on the first-line therapy. J Clin Gastroenterol 2002; 35:379-82. [PMID: 12394224 DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200211000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori eradication rates seem to decrease. This study evaluates the effect of retreatment with ranitidine bismuth citrate (RBC) 400 mg B.I.D., clarithromycin (C) 500 mg B.I.D., and metronidazole (M) 500 mg every morning and 1,000 mg every evening for 14 days [RBC.C.M]. STUDY Nine gastroenterologic units included patients with unsuccessful eradication of H. pylori in a preceding randomized trial. Previous treatment was either omeprazole (O) 20 mg, C 250 mg, and M 500 mg [O.C.M] or RBC 400 mg, tetracycline (T) 1,000 mg, and M 500 mg [RBC x T x M]; all drugs were given twice daily for 7 days. RESULTS Twenty-six H. pylori-positive patients were included (nine males, 17 females; mean age, 54 years; range, 39-74 years). The eradication rates in the groups previously treated with O.C.M and RBC.T.M were three of nine (33%) (95% CI = 12-65) and 15 of 17 (88%) (95% CI = 66-97) respectively (p = 0.008). The corresponding results in a "per-protocol" analysis were three of eight (38%) (95% CI = 13-69) and 10 of 10 (100%) (95% CI = 72-100), respectively (p = 0.007). A side effect score was 21.8 compared with 8.3 in the previous study (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The effect of a retreatment regimen depends on the preceding treatment. The RBC x C x M regimen is effective in nonresponders to RBC x T x M, but it seems unsuitable after failure of the O x C x M regimen.
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- Per G Farup
- Unit for Applied Clinical Research, Norweigian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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Bilardi C, Biagini R, Dulbecco P, Iiritano E, Gambaro C, Mele MR, Borro P, Tessieri L, Zentilin P, Mansi C, Vigneri S, Savarino V. Stool antigen assay (HpSA) is less reliable than urea breath test for post-treatment diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2002; 16:1733-8. [PMID: 12269965 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2002.01345.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The diagnostic yield of the stool antigen test (HpSA) in evaluating the results of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy is controversial, but many studies have used only the 13C-urea breath test (13C-UBT) as a gold standard which has greatly reduced their relevance. AIM To compare the reliability of HpSA and 13C-UBT in patients post-treatment using biopsy-based methods as reference tests. METHODS A total of 100 consecutive dyspeptic patients (42 male and 58 female; mean age, 56 +/- 18 years) were enrolled in our study. All patients were H. pylori positive on the basis of at least two biopsy-based methods, and underwent 1 week of treatment with various triple therapies. They were again endoscoped 4 weeks after completing therapy and six biopsy specimens were taken from the gastric antrum and corpus for rapid urease test, histology and culture. HpSA and 13C-UBT were also performed within 3 days of the second endoscopy. RESULTS On the basis of biopsy-based tests, infection was eradicated in 77 patients but continued in 23. Three false negatives were observed with HpSA and two with 13C-UBT. In contrast, the number of false positives was significantly higher (P < 0.01) with HpSA than with 13C-UBT (nine vs. one), confirming the lower specificity of the former test. The overall accuracy of HpSA was 88% vs. 97% for 13C-UBT (P < 0.02). CONCLUSIONS HpSA has lower diagnostic value than 13C-UBT in the evaluation of the outcome of anti-H. pylori therapy. 13C-UBT remains the first-line diagnostic method to monitor eradication results. The use of HpSA should be reserved for those settings in which 13C-UBT is not available.
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- C Bilardi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Università di Genova, Italy
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Taneike I, Goshi S, Tamura Y, Wakisaka-Saito N, Matsumori N, Yanase A, Shimizu T, Yamashiro Y, Toyoda S, Yamamoto T. Emergence of clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori (CRHP) with a high prevalence in children compared with their parents. Helicobacter 2002; 7:297-305. [PMID: 12390209 DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-5378.2002.00100.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori (CRHP) is increasing worldwide. Clarithromycin resistance in H. pylori from familial members has not been investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS Biopsy specimens were taken from 13 families living in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Niigata between 1998 and 2001. Drug resistance was tested with the replica plating method. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of antimicrobial agents for H. pylori strains were determined by the agar dilution method. Molecular analyses of H. pylori strains were performed by ribosomal RNA gene restriction pattern analysis. The DNA region, associated with clarithromycin resistance, was analyzed by PCR and sequencing. RESULTS Helicobacter pylori strains isolated from a 5-year-old-son displayed clarithromycin resistance with a mutation (A --> G at position 2143) in the 23S ribosomal RNA, whereas H. pylori strains from his parents did not. DNA analyses revealed that the boy was infected with his father's strain. The boy had repeatedly developed otitis media and received clarithromycin since the age of 2 years. Studies on an additional 12 families demonstrated that clarithromycin resistance in the children's strains reached 42.9% and was significantly higher than those of H. pylori strains from their parents (0%) or from adult patients (11.1%) (p <.05). CONCLUSIONS The rate of clarithromycin resistance in H. pylori strains from Japanese children was extremely high, in contrast to those from their parents or adult patients. Prior history of clarithromycin usage in a child suggested development of clarithromycin resistance in resident H. pylori, which was originated from a parent.
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- Ikue Taneike
- Division of Bacteriology, Department of Infectious Disease Control and International Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Asahimachidori, Niigata, Japan
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Bazzoli F, Bianchi Porro G, Bianchi MG, Molteni M, Pazzato P, Zagari RM. Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. Indications and regimens: an update. Dig Liver Dis 2002; 34:70-83. [PMID: 11926576 DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(02)80062-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The management of Helicobacter pylori infection is still surrounded by controversy and uncertainties. Indications and correct application of current regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection are still considered a matter of debate. Regarding indications, only peptic ulcer and mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma are considered clear indications for treatment. In other conditions, such as atrophic gastritis, post gastric cancer resection, first-degree relatives of gastric cancer patients, dyspeptic patients, patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug users, the value of Helicobacter pylori eradication is still controversial. The regimens for first-line and second-line treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection have been recommended by the Maastricht 2 Consensus Report. Although all the treatments are considered to be effective, physicians still do not agree on what first-line regimen should be used. Furthermore, a consensus on the duration of the antibiotic treatment is still lacking, although Maastricht guidelines for treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection recommend a one-week therapy. Also regimens, as a third-line treatment, and methods to improve compliance and clinical outcome are still a matter of debate. All these points will be considered in the present review
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- F Bazzoli
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Bologna, Italy.
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Kamberoglou D, Polymeros D, Sanidas I, Doulgeroglou V, Savva S, Patra E, Tzias V. Comparison of 1-week vs. 2- or 4-week therapy regimens with ranitidine bismuth citrate plus two antibiotics for Helicobacter pylori eradication. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2001; 15:1493-7. [PMID: 11552924 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2001.01072.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori eradication therapies based on ranitidine bismuth citrate have recently been introduced in clinical practice. AIM To compare the efficacy of three regimens containing ranitidine bismuth citrate given for 1, 2 and 4 weeks, combined with two antibiotics for the first week, in the eradication of H. pylori. METHODS Eighty-six consecutive patients (50 duodenal ulcer disease, 36 non-ulcer dyspepsia) with H. pylori infection were offered three eradication regimens: (a) 1-week group (n=28), ranitidine bismuth citrate 400 mg b.d. for 7 days; (b) 2-week group (n=29), ranitidine bismuth citrate 400 mg b.d. for 14 days; and (c) 4-week group (n=29), ranitidine bismuth citrate 400 mg b.d. for 28 days. In all patients, clarithromycin 500 mg b.d. and metronidazole 500 mg b.d. were given for the first week. Endoscopy was repeated 1 month after the end of treatment and eradication was considered to be successful if both rapid urease test and histology were negative. RESULTS Overall, H. pylori was eradicated in 84% (72/86) patients on intention-to-treat analysis, whereas the per protocol cure rate was 89% (72/81). Eradication rates were 23/27 (85%) (95% confidence interval (CI): 66-96%), 25/27 (92%) (95% CI: 76-99%) and 24/27 (89%) (95% CI: 71-98%) in the 1-, 2- and 4-week groups, respectively, on per protocol analysis, and 25/28 (82%) (95% CI: 63-94%), 25/29 (86%) (95% CI: 68-96%) and 24/29 (83%) (95% CI: 64-94%), respectively, on intention-to-treat analysis (P > 0.05, N.S.). No significant differences were observed between groups concerning duodenal ulcer healing, resolution of symptoms and adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS The 1-week regimen with ranitidine bismuth citrate, clarithromycin and metronidazole is effective in H. pylori eradication. Prolongation of treatment with ranitidine bismuth citrate for 2 or 4 weeks does not achieve a statistically significant more favourable outcome.
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- D Kamberoglou
- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1st IKA Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Janssen MJ, Van Oijen AH, Verbeek AL, Jansen JB, De Boer WA. A systematic comparison of triple therapies for treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection with proton pump inhibitor/ ranitidine bismuth citrate plus clarithromycin and either amoxicillin or a nitroimidazole. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2001; 15:613-24. [PMID: 11328254 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2001.00974.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Triple therapies with proton pump inhibitor/ranitidine bismuth citrate (RBC), clarithromycin (C) and either amoxicillin (A) or a nitroimidazole (I) are widely accepted as treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection. However, it is not clear which of these antibiotic combinations should be preferred. AIM To evaluate whether there is a difference in efficacy between triple therapies with proton pump inhibitor/RBC, clarithromycin and either amoxicillin or a nitroimidazole. METHODS The literature was examined for randomized trials comparing proton pump inhibitor/RBC-C-A and proton pump inhibitor/RBC-C-I. Studies were grouped according to the type of acid inhibitor used (proton pump inhibitor or RBC) and differences between pooled cure rates were calculated. RESULTS Forty-seven studies were identified: seven using RBC, 39 using proton pump inhibitor, one using both. RBC-C-I was somewhat superior to RBC-C-A, although this difference only reached statistical significance in intention-to-treat analysis. Overall, proton pump inhibitor-C-I and proton pump inhibitor-C-A were equally effective, but in nitroimidazole-susceptible strains, proton pump inhibitor-C-I performed better, in nitroimidazole-resistant strains, proton pump inhibitor-C-A performed better. No serious side-effects were reported and pooled drop-out rates were equal. CONCLUSIONS In general, proton pump inhibitor-C-I and proton pump inhibitor-C-A are equally effective and therefore other factors such as local prevalence of resistant strains, cost of therapy and options for second-line treatment should determine which regimen should be preferred. When using RBC, the RBC-C-I combination is somewhat superior to RBC-C-A.
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- M J Janssen
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre St. Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Bazzoli F, Olivieri L, De Luca L, Pozzato P, Lehours P, Mégraud F. Therapy and drug resistance in Helicobacter pylori infection. Dig Liver Dis 2000; 32 Suppl 3:S207-10. [PMID: 11245297 DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(00)80280-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- F Bazzoli
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Bologna, Italy.
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