Evaluation of Microscopy, Adenosine Deaminase and Lactate Dehydrogenase Levels as Diagnostic Methods of Tubercular Pleural Effusion
Introduction: Pleural effusion has been associated with over 50 aetiologies, amongst which Tuberculous Pleural Effusion (TPE) is one of the most prevalent infection. TPE is highly infectious and easily transmitted. Pleural biopsy is currently, the most accepted diagnostic criteria. However, the proc...
Main Authors: | Larika Kumar, Dakshayani Pandit |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2020-10-01
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Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2425/44538_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AG_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SHU)_PF2(AvG_OM).pdf |
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