Table 2 Effect of the duration of treatment on H. pylori eradication of each regimen
Duration of Therapy | Outcome | Levofloxacin– based regimen (n = 145) | Clarithromycin– based regimen (n = 100) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 days | Success | 32 (62.7) | 7 (41.2) | 0.12 |
Failure | 19 (37.3) | 10 (48.8) | ||
14 days | Success | 76 (80.9) | 55 (66.3) | 0.03 |
Failure | 18 (19.1) | 28 (33.7) |