Diagnostic value of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF) in comparison to adenosine deaminase (ADA) in tuberculosis pleurisy

M. Tahhan, F. Ugurman, A. Gozu, B. Akkalyoncu, B. Samurkasoglu, B. Ciftci (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Sourcing material for TB diagnosis
Session: Sourcing material for TB diagnosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3326
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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