Is Helicobacter pylori antibiotic resistance surveillance needed and how can it be delivered? a feasibility study in three centres

Abstract

IntroductionHelicobacter pylori eradication requires PPI with two antibiotics: amoxicillin, clarithromycin or metronidazole. Treatment failures are increasing and alternative antibiotics include tetracyclines, quinolones and rifabutin. In England in 2008 H. pylori...