The implication of C-reactive protein in differentiation of various pleural effusion etiologies

K. Najafizadeh, M. Zohreh, G. Fariba, S. Masoud, F. Banafshe, S. S. Mohsenian, S. Nadi, A. Shabahang Saber Tehrani (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Community-acquired pneumonia: prognosis, complications and prevention
Session: Community-acquired pneumonia: prognosis, complications and prevention
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2253
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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