Correlation of HRCT findings with pleural fluid biochemical parameters and sputum bacteriology in tuberculous pelurisy: is it an extrapulmonary disease or not?

E. Tozkoparan, O. Deniz, F. Ors, E. Ucar, H. Bilgic, K. Ekiz (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Research perspectives: diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Session: Research perspectives: diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1228
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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