The role of neopterine level in the differential diagnosis of tuberculoid pleural effusions

F. Duksal, A. Hazar, D. Marasli, N. Keren, C. Önes, O. Sönmez (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Clinical aspects of tuberculosis
Session: Clinical aspects of tuberculosis
Session type: Electronic Poster Session
Number: 2926
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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