Abstract
The likelihood ratios for H. pylori tests vary by type, with UBT and stool PCR tests showing the highest diagnostic accuracy. Clinicians should consider test accuracy, availability, and local conditions when selecting diagnostics for H. pylori infection.
Keywords
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Helicobacter pylori
- likelihood ratios
- diagnostic accuracy
- urea breath test
- stool PCR
- H. pylori infection diagnosis
- test selection
- Open access
Source
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