Efficacy of probiotics regimens for Helicobacter pylori eradication: A systematic review, pairwise, and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection increases the risks of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer diseases, and the incidence of gastric cancer. However, antibiotic resistance and adverse effects led to the emergence of alternative treatments such as probiotics supplementation.