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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2021; 27(44): 7661-7668
Published online Nov 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i44.7661
Published online Nov 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i44.7661
Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in the presence of penicillin allergy
Amit Kumar Dutta, Department of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
Amit Kumar Dutta, Perminder Singh Phull, Department of Digestive Disorders, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Dutta AK and Phull PS contributed equally to this work, jointly undertook the literature review; Phull PS had the idea for the review; Dutta AK wrote the first draft of the manuscript, which was revised by Phull PS; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare
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Corresponding author: Perminder Singh Phull, FRCP, FRCPE, MBBS, MD, Doctor, Department of Digestive Disorders, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill Health Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom. perminder.phull@nhs.scot
Received: April 12, 2021
Peer-review started: April 12, 2021
First decision: June 3, 2021
Revised: June 17, 2021
Accepted: November 10, 2021
Article in press: November 10, 2021
Published online: November 28, 2021
Peer-review started: April 12, 2021
First decision: June 3, 2021
Revised: June 17, 2021
Accepted: November 10, 2021
Article in press: November 10, 2021
Published online: November 28, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Penicillin allergy is a not uncommon occurrence and treating Helicobacter pylori infection in such individuals can be challenging. This review highlights the lack of high-quality studies to help guide management strategies. Recommendations have been made based on the limited data, but it would be important to monitor the success of treatment regimens and use what can be demonstrated to be effective locally.