... for empirical eradication of H. pylori in populations with less than 15% resistance. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of CLA resistance in samples collected from Zambian patients to determine if CLA is suitable for first-line H. pylori empirical treatment. Methodology: We used archival...

... is a bacterium associated with gastroduodenal disease and gastric cancer. Empirical therapy in the treatment of H. pylori infection increases the risk of apparition of antimicrobial drug resistance. In a previous report, in H. pylori clinical isolates, resistance rates to commonly used antimicrobial drugs were...

...Francis Mégraud Failed eradication of Helicobacter pylori occurs when the antibiotic concentration at the site where H. pylori is located is lower than the minimal inhibitory concentration of the antibiotic for this bacterium. The main reason for this is the acquisition of resistance...

... ]. Nevertheless, luminal acid clearance is delayed and dependent on the time of day, as the beneficial effect of gravity, when in the upright posture, is limited during sleep [ 5 ]. Since the esophageal epithelium is constantly impacted by noxious agents, esophageal epithelial resistance plays a crucial role...

... of these treatments, reasons for treatment failure, drug resistance and future options are discussed in the present review. 12 5 2006 © 2006 S. Karger AG, Basel 2006 Copyright / Drug Dosage / Disclaimer Copyright: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be translated into other languages...