Tendencias actuales para tratamiento de Helicobacter pylori

Abstract

Helicobacter Pylori infection is responsible for multiple gastric diseases, with a clinical picture characterized by the presence of symptoms and structural alterations at the level of the gastric mucosa; its diagnosis and treatment has become an important challenge for all health professionals not only because of its efficacy but also because of the bacterial resistance. During the latest years, its treatment has been under constant modifications and research, which is why this literature review aims to present the current trends in the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori, based on the latest Gastroenterology consensus, highlighting the new pharmacotherapies, schemes and treatment lines available, such as the increase in the dosage of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors and the use of the combination of 3 antimicrobials, with the sole objective of increasing the eradication rate of this infection and improving the quality of life for patients.