Research Article

Validation of a Novel Immunoline Assay for Patient Stratification according to Virulence of the Infecting Helicobacter pylori Strain and Eradication Status

Figure 5

H. pylori diagnostic decision tree. Low risk: no seropositivity against CagA and VacA and no additional risk factors; +Risk factors: no seropositivity against CagA and VacA but additional risk factors such as smoking, diet, and genetic predisposition; High risk: seropositivity against CagA and VacA.