Diagnostic value of leptin in tuberculous pleural effusions

G. Celik, A. Kaya, A. Ciledag, B. Poyraz, A. H. Elhan, A. Oktem (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2625
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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