The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 6 , Pages 817-821 , December 2006

High accuracy of noninvasive tests to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection in very young children

Received 12 March 2006 ,Revised 11 July 2006 ,Accepted 23 August 2006.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00805-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.08.047

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 6 , Pages 817-821 , December 2006

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