Helicobacter pylori infection. When and in whom is treatment important?

Since the discovery of Helicobacter pylori 10 years ago, its role in peptic ulcer disease has been recognized. Now the questions are, What is the best way to eradicate the organism, and which patients should receive treatment? Dr Anderson explores the issues concerning H pylori infection in patients with recurrent ulcers and describes the most reliable treatment regimens available.