The diagnostic value of various cytokines in distinguishing etiologic causes of exudates

L. Akyildiz, H. Bayram, S. Akyildiz, F. Topcu (Diyarbakir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Pathobiology in experimental and neoplastic lung diseases
Session: Pathobiology in experimental and neoplastic lung diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 614
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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