Management of Infection: A Comparison between Korea and the United States.

has been well known to cause gastritis, peptic ulcers, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, and gastric cancer. The importance of eradication has been emphasized; however, the management of infection is difficult in clinical practice. In both Eastern and Western countries, there has been a constant interest in confirming individuals who should be tested and treated for infection and developing methods to diagnose infection. Many studies have been implemented to successfully eradicate , and various combinations of eradication regimens for infection have been suggested worldwide. Based on the findings of previous studies, a few countries have published their own guidelines that are appropriate for their country; however, these country-specific guidelines may differ depending on the circumstances in each country. Evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice updates for the treatment of infection have been published in Korea and the United States in 2021. This review will summarize the similarities and differences in the management of infection in Korea and the United States, focusing on indications, diagnosis, and treatments based on recent guidelines and recommendations in both countries.