Pleural adenosine deaminase estimation: A Potential marker to distinguish between tubercular and non-tubercular effusion

Background: Tuberculosis is a common cause of pleural effusion in countries like India where it is highly endemic. The biochemical markers are more sensitive and reliable in the diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis. Objectives: The present study was aimed to evaluate the diagnostic potential of pleural...

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Main Authors: Anil C. Byakod, M.S. Biradar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2018-10-01
Series:Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/6%20AJMS%20V11.N4.2018%20p%20218-223.pdf