Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy outcome according to clarithromycin susceptibility testing in Japan.

Background: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection increases the risk of gastric cancer. Therefore, eradication is a global goal, which requires continuous monitoring of therapeutic regimens and effectiveness. Clarithromycin resistance is an important contributor to eradication failure, and metronidazole is recommended as second-line treatment in such cases.