Antibiotic resistance pattern of Helicobacter pylori strains isolated in Italy during 2010–2016

Purpose: Bacterial resistance toward the most used antibiotics is increasing in Helicobacter pylori strains worldwide. Emergence of multidrug resistance significantly affects the efficacy of standard therapy regimens. Therefore, monitoring for primary antimicrobial resistance is essential for H. pylori management in clinical practice.Methodology: H. pylori isolates obtained from patients consecutively observed in a single center were tested for...