The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 459-464.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2025.04.001

• Guidelines Interpretation •    

Interpretation of ACG clinical practice guideline in 2024: treatment of helicobacter pylori infection

Xinguo WU1,Ruhua ZHENG2,Xin CHANG3,Chunyan NIU1,Fuyu. ZHANG4()   

  1. Department of Gastroenterology,Nanjing Lishui People′s Hospital,Nanjing 211200,Jiangsu,China
  • Received:2024-11-21 Online:2025-02-25 Published:2025-02-28
  • Contact: Fuyu. ZHANG E-mail:1295498398@qq.com

Abstract:

Helicobacter pyloriH.pylori) infection is a prevalent global health issue that can lead to indigestion, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. With ongoing research advancements, significant progress has been made in the eradication of H.pylori. Based on these important findings from North America, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has released updated clinical practice guideline (CPG), published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology in September 2024. Compared to previous guidelines, key updates include: increased resistance rates to critical antibiotics used for H.pylori treatment, such as clarithromycin and levofloxacin, which have reduced the efficacy of common treatment regimens containing these antibiotics; and research on novel treatment options for newly diagnosed patients, including new antibiotic alternatives (e.g., rifampicin) or more potent next?generation gastric acid inhibitors (e.g., potassium?competitive acid blockers, PCABs). These updates provide the latest evidence and reference for the clinical management of H.pylori infection.

Key words: helicobacter pylori, infection, management, the American College of Gastroenterology, clinical practice guideline

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