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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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main effect of Helicobacter pylori on the stomach and duodenum?
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What is the proven effective length of treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection using Triple Therapy?
What is the proven effective length of treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection using Triple Therapy?
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