Does Metronidazole Treat H. Pylori? Understanding Combination Therapy and Resistance
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Approximately two-thirds of the world's population is infected with Helicobacter pylori (*H. pylori*), a spiral-shaped bacterium that can cause gastritis and peptic ulcers. While metronidazole is an antibiotic with activity against this pathogen, it does not reliably treat *H. pylori* on its own and is only effective when used as part of a combination therapy.