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H. pylori Treatment with PYELRA®: Best Practices
Presented from India by Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos0
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Case Description
PYLERA® is a medication used for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a common cause of stomach ulcers and gastritis. It contains a combination of three active ingredients: bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline. This combination works synergistically...
Case Summary
- Helicobacter pylori is a common chronic bacterial infection affecting 50-60% of the global population, with varying prevalence across regions and socioeconomic conditions. Transmission occurs via fecal-oral or gastric-oral routes, often during childhood, leading to chronic gastritis. While most infected individuals remain asymptomatic, H. pylori can contribute to peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, ITP, and iron/B12 deficiency anemia.
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Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos
Head of the Gastroenterology Department and Endoscopy, Al Zahra Private Hospital, DubaiDr. Filippos Georgopoulos is currently working as Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and heads the Gastroenterology Department and Endoscopy Unit at Al Zahra Private Hospital in Dubai. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (FEBGH), UAE.
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