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We first examined the overall scratch sign positivity rate, and then this was compared according to the <jats:italic>H. pylori<\/jats:italic> infection status. Subsequently, other variables were compared and examined between the positive and negative scratch sign groups.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Overall, 437 patients were included in the analysis. The scratch sign was observed in 1.4% of 71 patients with current infections, 26.9% of 290 patients with past infections, and 31.6% of 76 uninfected patients. 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