[HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION ERRADICATION IN DISPEPTIC PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT PEPTIC ULCER].

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is very prevalent worldwide, and has been associated with the presence of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and chronic active gastritis. It is also speculated that HP may have a role in gastric cancer development. Triple drug schemes have been shown to be the most effective approach to erradicate HP infection.