Diagnostic value of interleukin-12 p40 in tuberculous pleural effusions

Valdes L., San Jose E., Alvarez Dobano J. M., Golpe A., Valle J. M., Penela P., Gonzalez Barcala F. J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 816-820
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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