Prevalence of Clarithromycin-Resistant <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Strains in Zambia: A Sub-Saharan African Country
Tshegofatso Kebotsamang,
Derick Munkombwe,
Lalusha Bwalya
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most important infections globally, affecting more than 50% of the human population. Clarithromycin (CLA) containing regimens are recommended for empirical eradication of H. pylori in populations with less than 15% resistance. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of CLA resistance in samples collected from Zambian patients to determine if CLA is suitable for first-line H. pylori empirical treatment.
Methodology:
We used archival… Show more
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