Performance of the 13C-urea breath test for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection using a substrate synthesized in Brazil: A preliminary study

CONCLUSIONS: Similar performance i n the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection was demonstrated when using the 13C-urea breath test with the Brazilian 13C-urea substrate and the test with the substrate produced abroad. This validation represents an important step toward increasing the availability of the 13C-urea breath test thr oughout the country, which will have a positive influence on the management of Helicobacter pylori infection.
Source: Clinics - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research