Diagnostic tools in tuberculous pleurisy: a direct comparative study

Diacon A.H., Van de Wal B.W., Wyser C., Smedema J.P., Bezuidenhout J., Bolliger C.T., Walzl G.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003 Oct 01;22(4):589-591
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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