A patient is diagnosed with an H. pylori associated ulcer. Which is generally the first-line treatment with such an ulcer?

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H. pylori associated ulcers are treated with a PPI and antibiotics to decrease the acidity and eradicate the bacteria, respectively. The etiology of these ulcers indicates that neither a PPI or antibiotic alone is an effective treatment. OTC NSAIDs are often the cause of ulcers and/or exacerbators and should be avoided.

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