[Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: triple treatment scheme plus Lactobacillus vs. triple treatment alone].

Background: We undertook this study to determine the effectiveness of triple treatment associated with Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota against Helicobacter pylori, in comparison with triple conventional treatment without Lactobacillus.

Methods: We designed a clinical comparative randomized study that included patients of both sexes infected by Helicobacter pylori. Patients were studied with endoscopy, biopsy and serology.