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Pharmaceutical interference with the [14C] carbon urea breath test for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infection
D N Abrams1, I Koslowsky, G Matte
1Radiopharmacy, Department of Radiology, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Dabrams@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Abstract:
Helicobacter pylori bacteria reside in the mucosal lining of the stomach where, due to a variety of factors, the infection predisposes patients to peptic ulcer disease. Detection of H. pylori is important in the treatment and follow-up of patients with peptic ulcer disease and the urea breath test is the method of choice. This article will briefly review the methods for diagnosing H. pylori, emphasizing the [(14)C]urea breath test. The agents which can interfere with the results of the breath test will be reviewed and the role of the consulting pharmacist will be discussed.
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