Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Peptic Ulcer Patients in Greater Rochester, NY: Is Empirical Triple Therapy Justified?

Abstract

In greater Rochester, NY, where the majority of our patients with EGD were whites, the prevalence of H. pylori among ulcer patients was lower compared to other regions, particularly among whites. This suggests that an additional causative factor or factors for peptic ulcers may be present. Hence, empirical antibiotic therapy of ulcer patients without confirming the presence of H. pylori may not be justified.