Author
Rachael M. Liesman, PhD, D(ABMM)
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· describe the microbiological features of Helicobacter pylori;
· compare and contrast currently available invasive and noninvasive H pylori diagnostic tests;
· describe the limitations to culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing for H pylori; and
· summarize the treatment challenges associated with H pylori.