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Sensitivity and Specificity of Various Tests for the Diagnosis of<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>in Egyptian Children

Robert W. Frenck, Hanan Fathy, May M. Sherif, Zaynab S. Mohran, Hanan El Mohammedy, Wagdy Francis, David Rockabrand, Bahaa Ihab Mounir, Patrick J. Rozmajzl, Henry F. Frierson

PEDIATRICS · 2006 · 84 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

The urea breath test and HpSTAR stool antigen kit are reliable tests for the noninvasive diagnosis of H. pylori among children living in the Middle East.

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Helicobacter pylori in peptic ulcer disease.

van Rensburg O · PubMed · 2004 · 1.3K citations

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Helicobacter pylori Colonization in Early Life

Julian Thomas, Anne Dale, Marilyn Harding et al. · Pediatric Research · 1999 · 171 citations · Full text

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Contribution of the 13C-Urea Breath Test to the Detection of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Gastritis in Children

Yvan Vandenplas, Uwe Blecker, Thierry Devreker et al. · PEDIATRICS · 1992 · 141 citations

<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection in Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Childhood: Comparison of Diagnostic Tests and Therapy

Sonny K. F. Chong, Qinyuan Lou, Mark Asnicar et al. · PEDIATRICS · 1995 · 134 citations

Influence of Age on 13C-Urea Breath Test Results in Children

Angelika Kindermann, Hans Demmelmair, Berthold Koletzko et al. · Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition · 2000 · 131 citations