New diagnostic test for Helicobacter pylori infection
This research study led by Dr. Javed Yakoob from Aga Khan University, Karachi, has determined that a gastric juice polymerase chain reaction test for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection has greater sensitivity compared to histology when commonly used potent acid-reducing drugs such as proton pump inhibitors are being used. The use of the gastric juice PCR test can be recommended to confirm H. pylori status in patients taking PPIs.
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