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Aetiology of pleural effusions diagnosed by routine culture and molecular techniques in children living in a high tuberculosis-endemic setting

BACKGROUND: Confirming aetiology of pleural effusion in children may be difficult in tuberculosis (TB)-endemic settings. We investigated the role of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and routine biochemical tests in discriminating pleural effusion caused by bacteria from other aetiologies. METHODS: Th...

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Main Author: Wordui, Seyram
Other Authors: Gray, Diane
Format: Thesis
Language:English
English
Published: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health 2025
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TB
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