Antibody detection for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleuritis

N. Chierakul, P. Damrongchokpipat, A. Chaiprasert, W. Arjratanakul (Bangkok, Thailand)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Molecular associations with TB
Session: Molecular associations with TB
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2040
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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