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Tuberculosis
Research from University of Stellenbosch broadens understanding of tuberculosis
March 3rd, 2009
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, "Pleural adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels have been found to be useful in diagnosing tuberculous pleuritis. Elevated ADA levels have been attributed to ADA(2) isoenzyme, although no comprehensive studies have evaluated ADA(2) as a diagnostic test." "To estimate the diagnostic accuracy of ADA and ADA(2) in diagnosing tuberculous pleurisy. A 3-year retrospective study was carried out. ADA and ADA(2) were determined on patients diagnosed according to predetermined criteria. A total of 951. samples were received, including 387 patients with tuberculosis (TB). ADA...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-03-03)
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