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Pleural Effusion
New pleural effusion research from University of Santiago discussed
May 19th, 2009
According to recent research from Spain, "The diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion (TBPE) is frequently problematic. Several markers of TBPE in pleural fluid have been evaluated, with different results." "Pleural effusions from 96 patients were classified on the basis of definitive diagnosis as tuberculous (n=39), neoplastic (n=42) or parapneumonic (n=15). Adenosine deaminase (ADA), ADA isoform ADA-2, interferon (IFN)-gamma, CD3(+)/DR+ T-lymphocytes and interleukin (IL)-12 p40 were determined in all 96 effusions. The efficiency of IL-12 p40 for diagnosis of TBPEs was evaluated, in comparison with those of the other parameters, by comparing the areas under their...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-19)
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