Practical advice on eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection.

PREVIEWThe days of putting patients with ulcers on a diet of bland food and antacids are past. Today, curing ulcers is simply a matter of eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection. Or is that really a simple matter? The authors summarize combination regimens that have been found to be most effective against the organism and discuss what to do when such treatment fails. They also discuss issues to consider in preventing drug resistance, and they provide tips on improving patient compliance, which is vital to successful treatment.