Bactec versus histopathology in the clinical diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion

M. M. Khalil (Cairo, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Management of mycobacterial disease
Session: Management of mycobacterial disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3143
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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M. M. Khalil (Cairo, Egypt). Bactec versus histopathology in the clinical diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 3143

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