Accuracy of pleural fluid c-reactive protein in differentiating between tuberculous and malignant pleural effusions: a meta-analysis

R. Angeles (Manila, Philippines), R. King (Manila, Philippines), J. Benedicto (Manila, Philippines), A. Rivera (Manila, Philippines)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Tuberculosis and comorbidities
Session: Tuberculosis and comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2978
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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