European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 306-309 , August 2010

Helicobacter pylori is a major public health priority in western Balkans: An endoscopy referral center experience

Received 24 March 2010 ,Revised 6 April 2010 ,Accepted 13 April 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2010.04.004

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 306-309 , August 2010

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