Bacterial Diseases of the GI Tract
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What is the treatment called that involves a combination of antibiotics and bismuth salts for duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori?

  • Extended antibiotic course
  • Bismuth antibiotic regimen
  • Long-term acid suppression therapy
  • Triple Therapy (correct)

    • What is the most common symptom of Helicobacter pylori infection?

  • Poor appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal pain that comes and goes for several days or weeks (correct)
  • Bloating and burping

    • What distinguishes Helicobacter pylori from Campylobacter in terms of appearance?

  • Curved gram-negative rods with certain biochemical and flagellar differences (correct)
  • Produces a unique toxin causing tissue damage
  • Forms spores for survival in harsh conditions
  • Colonizes only in the mucus layer of the human stomach

    • What is the main effect of Helicobacter pylori on the stomach and duodenum?

    <p>Weakens the protective mucus coating, allowing acid to reach the sensitive lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proven effective length of treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection using Triple Therapy?

    <p>One-week course</p> Signup and view all the answers

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