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Diagnostic Value of Interferon-γ in Tuberculous Pleurisy.

Authors :
Jing Jiang
Huan-Zhong Shi
Qiu-Li Liang
Shou-Ming Qin
Xue-Jun Qin
Source :
CHEST. Apr2007, Vol. 131 Issue 4, p1133-1141. 9p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article cites a study that seeks to determine the diagnostic value of interferon (IFN)-γ in tuberculous pleurisy. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the accuracy of IFN-γ measurements in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy. After this study, the researchers came to the conclusion that IFN-γ determination is a sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
131
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
CHEST
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24808294
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.06-2273