Serial measurement of pleural fluid ADA in tuberculous pleurisy

S. D. Mansouri, R. Jalali, H. R. Jamaati, M. Kazempour, S. M. Mirsaeidi (Tehran, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis and laboratory aspects - I
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis and laboratory aspects - I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1036
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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