A consideration for the necessity of pleural biopsy in diagnosing tuberculous pleurisy

C. Kim, E. K. Mo, Y. B. Park, D. G. Kim, K. S. Jung (Chuncheon, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Immunology and genetics of tuberculosis
Session: Immunology and genetics of tuberculosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2979
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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