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Risk factors for high mesothelial cell counts in HIV-negative patients with tuberculous pleural effusion.

Shih-Lung SL Cheng, Hao-Chien HC Wang, Pan-Chyr PC Yang, and Sow-Hsong SH Kuo

J Formos Med Assoc 109(6):456-62 (2010) PMID 20610147

Higher mesothelial cell counts (HM) greater than 5% of total cell counts in tuberculous pleural effusions (TBPE) have been described in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, however the nature and risk factors in HIV-negative patients with TBPE are unknown. The purpose of the study was to characterize the clinical manifestation of HM in HIV-negative patients with TBPE and evaluate the risk factors of developing HM-TBPE.

Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

DOI: 10.1016/S0929-6646(10)60077-0
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