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Vaira, D., Perna, F. How useful is the rapid urease test for evaluating the success of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 4, 600–601 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0966
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