Strong recommendations for H pylori eradication already considered in the Maastricht II-2000 Consensus Report.
| Recommendation (H pylori positive) | Level of scientific evidence | Grade of recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| DU, duodenal ulcer; GU, gastric ulcer; PUD, peptic ulcer disease; MALToma, mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. | ||
| DU/GU (active or not, including complicated PUD) | 1a | A |
| MALToma | 1c | A |
| Atrophic gastritis | 2a | B |
| After gastric cancer resection | 3b | B |
| Patients who are first degree relatives of patients with gastric cancer | 3b | B |
| Patients wishes (after full consultation with their physician) | 5 | A |