A review on Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment

Helicobacter pylori is a microorganism which has been the reason of various diseases, including gastritis, peptic, duodenal ulcer and cancer of the stomach. Urea breathe test (till 6 years), stool antigen test and serology testing are used for diagnosis. Triple, quadruple, sequential, salvage and levofloxacin, omeprazole, nitazoxanide, and doxycycline (LOAD) therapies are used for treatment of all H. pylori infections. Providing patient education regarding adherence, proper administration of drug and their adverse effects is one of the most important roles of pharmacists. Key words: Helicobacter pylori, infection, levofloxacin, omeprazole, nitazoxanide, and doxycycline (LOAD) therapy, salvage therapy.