Helicobacter pylori eradication with either quadruple regimen with lactoferrin or levofloxacin-based triple therapy: a multicentre study

A Zullo, V De Francesco, G Scaccianoce, G Manes, C Efrati, Cesare Hassan, G Maconi, D Piglionica, C Cannaviello, C Panella, S Morini, E. Ierardi

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Abstract

Helicobacter pylori eradication rate following standard triple therapy is decreasing worldwide. A quadruple therapy with lactoferrin and a levofloxacin-based triple therapy has been found to achieve a very high (>90%) cure rate. This study aimed to confirm these encouraging results.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)806-810
Number of pages5
JournalDigestive and Liver Disease
Volume39
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles
  • Adult
  • Amoxicillin
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Clarithromycin
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Helicobacter Infections
  • Helicobacter pylori
  • Humans
  • Lactoferrin
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ofloxacin
  • Tinidazole
  • Treatment Outcome

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