Resolution of tuberculosis pleural effusions following anti-tuberculosis treatment alone – a retrospective study

L. C. Loh, B. K. Lim, V. S. Selvarajah, S. Samudram, L. T. Chua, D. S. Yuhana, S. Raman, S. Wan Yusuf (Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Malaysia)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Medical and surgical treatment of susceptible and resistant tuberculosis
Session: Medical and surgical treatment of susceptible and resistant tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2469
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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