H pylori infection not getting eradicate

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Asked for Male, 29 Years

I have a h pylori infection for which I took antibiotics amoxicillin and Clarithromycin . The infection did not clear up with first line treatment . So had a second course of antibiotics with higher strength amoxicillin and Clarithromycin. After the completion of second line treatment , h pylori still shows up positive . Please advice.

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Dr. G Rithesh Reddy Gastroenterologist 7 yrs exp Kurnool · Accepted Answer

Dr. G Rithesh Reddy

Gastroenterologist 7 yrs exp Kurnool

You need second line therapy When first line doesnt work

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