Intrapleural streptokinase therapy in tubercular pleural effusions – Randomized controlled study

G. Gaude, H. Sandeep, J. Hattiholi (Belgaum, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection: diagnosis and treatment
Session: Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection: diagnosis and treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2835
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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G. Gaude, H. Sandeep, J. Hattiholi (Belgaum, India). Intrapleural streptokinase therapy in tubercular pleural effusions – Randomized controlled study. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 2835

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