Liana Cristina Melo Carneiro Costa, Maria das Graças Carvalho, Ana Cristina La Guárdia Custódio Pereira, Rafael Gonçalves Teixeira Neto, Lívia Carolina Andrade Figueiredo, Melina Barros-Pinheiro
H. pylori infection is a significant global health concern. It cannot be diagnosed based solely on the patient's medical history and symptoms, and laboratory and imaging tests are often required to confirm the diagnosis. Both non-invasive and invasive methods are available for diagnosing H. pylori infection, including conventional and advanced detection techniques. It is not uncommon for patients to present with false-negative results due to the use of inadequate investigation methodologies, which prevents the adoption of appropriate clinical management...
March 14, 2024: Medical Principles and Practice: International Journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre