Rapid Decline of IFN-γ Spot-Forming Cells in Pleural Lymphocytes during Treatment in a Patient with Suspected Tuberculosis Pleurisy

A differential diagnosis of tuberculosis pleurisy is often difficult. A 48-year-old Japanese man with no previous medical history visited the outpatient department for dyspnea and fever. His chest-XP and laboratory findings, especially high C-reactive protein levels, indicated pleuritis with pleural...

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Main Authors: Osamu Usami, Haorile Chagan Yasutan, Toshio Hattori, Yugo Ashino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Reports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/2/4/27