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GuidelineDigestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026

Consensus recommendations for the management of H. pylori in Egypt: 2026 report.

Mohamed Alboraie, Walied Elhossary, Sherief Abdel-Salam … Gamal Esmat
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Egyptian experts achieved high agreement on new H. pylori management recommendations.

Consensus recommendations for the management of H. pylori in Egypt: 2026 report.

Mohamed Alboraie et al. · Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
Background

Helicobacter pylori infection is highly prevalent in Egypt and plays a central role in peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, and several extra-gastrointestinal disorders.

Purpose

To develop updated, evidence-based consensus recommendations for the management of H. pylori infection in Egypt, reflecting current international guidelines and regional clinical realities.

Methods

A multidisciplinary expert panel reviewed studies on H. pylori published since 2018, including Egyptian data and updated global guidelines.

≥70% agreement
Results
the minimum percentage of experts who agreed on each recommendation
More results

Growing antibiotic resistance and emerging treatment options necessitate an updated national consensus to guide diagnosis and management strategies.

Statements were developed across five domains: epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, gastric cancer, and extra-gastroduodenal associations.

More results

This 2026 Egyptian consensus provides practical guidance on optimizing H. pylori diagnosis and eradication.

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

This 2026 Egyptian consensus provides practical guidance on optimizing H. pylori diagnosis and eradication.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

Key updates include support for high-dose PPIs and vonoprazan-based therapy, expanded use of bismuth regimens, and validation of high-dose dual therapy as an effective option.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

Adoption of these recommendations aims to improve eradication success, reduce complications, and guide future public health strategies in Egypt.

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