Diagnostic value of serum adenosine deaminase level in pulmonary tuberculosis

Background: In some studies, the level of adenosine deaminase ( ADA) in sputum and effusion liquids was used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). But it is not always possible to access these materials. The goal of this study is to assess the diagnostic value of serum ADA levels in pulmonary TB p...

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Main Authors: Shahla Afrasiabian, Behzad Mohsenpour, Katayoun Haji Bagheri, Naseh Sigari, Kaveh Aftabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=3;spage=252;epage=254;aulast=Afrasiabian