Open AccessKnowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Styles of North American Pediatric Gastroenterologists:Helicobacter pylori Infection
Author(s) -
Howard Y. Chang,
Virender K. Sharma,
Colin W. Howden,
Benjamin D. Gold
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/00005176-200302000-00015
Subject(s) - medicine , helicobacter pylori , clarithromycin , metronidazole , pediatric gastroenterology , amoxicillin , guideline , regimen , hepatology , proton pump inhibitor , gastroenterology , antibiotics , family medicine , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Most Helicobacter pylori infections are acquired during childhood. The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) recently published practice guidelines for managing pediatric H. pylori infection. Before this publication, the authors conducted a survey to assess pediatric gastroenterologists' knowledge and practices regarding H. pylori.