[Antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylori in the Peruvian population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of its prevalence in the general population].

Helicobacter pylori infection is quite common worldwide and is associated with gastric adenocarcinoma. The high rates of resistance found in Latin American countries justify the investigation of local resistance rates, which could improve the therapeutic approach and eradication rates. The objective is to evaluate the prevalence of resistance in Peru of Helicobacter pylori to commonly used antibiotics.