Triple Cultures Increase the Diagnostic Sensitivity of Mycobacterial Tuberculosis Empyema
Background. There is a continuous debate on the appropriate diagnostic approach and surgical management of mycobacterial empyema, with widely varied diagnostic practices and surgical outcomes. The aim of this study is to highlight the diagnostic approach and clinical features of patients who require...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Tuberculosis Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4362804 |