The use of adenosine deaminase activity (ADA) for the diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis

The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical utility of ascitic fluid ADA in diagnosing tuberculous peritonitis. A total of 298 ascitic fluid specimens including tuberculous peritonitis, TBP (N= 33) and non-tuberculous peritonitis, non-TBP (N=265) were analyzed for ADA activity b...

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Main Authors: R Hortiwakul, S Keeratichananont, P Chayakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2005-04-01
Series:Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR)
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Online Access:https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/510