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Review

Unintended consequences of Helicobacter pylori infection in children in developing countries

Iron deficiency, diarrhea, and growth retardation

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Pages 494-504 | Received 02 Jul 2013, Accepted 26 Aug 2013, Published online: 28 Aug 2013

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