Diagnostic Accuracy of Lactate Dehydrogenase/Adenosine Deaminase Ratio in Differentiating Tuberculous and Parapneumonic Effusions: A Systematic review

Background: Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and parapneumonic effusion (PPE) are often difficult to differentiate owing to the overlapping clinical features. Observational studies demonstrate that the ratio of lactate dehydrogenase to adenosine deaminase (LDH/ADA) is lower in TPE compared to PPE,...

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Main Authors: Larry Ellee Nyanti, M.R.C.P.I., Muhammad Aklil Abd Rahim, Dr.P.H, Nai-Chien Huan, M.R.C.P
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: National Library of Medicine 2023
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Online Access:https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38137/1/ABSTRACT.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38137/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38137/
https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2023.0107
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