Importance of beta 2 microgobulin dosage in pleural effusions

C. L. C. Pessoa, C. T. Silva Jr., P. A. Costa, N. P. Monteiro (Niterói, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Molecular associations with TB
Session: Molecular associations with TB
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2026
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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