| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5956036 | Chest | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Contrary to prior speculation, ADA levels in pleuropulmonary coccidioidomycosis were not elevated in this study. The sensitivity and specificity of coccidioidal serologic testing in nonserum samples remained high, but the clinical usefulness of PCR testing in pleural fluid was disappointing and was comparable to pleural fluid culture.
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Authors
George R. MD, Shobha MD, Derek J. BS, Rachel BS, David M. BS, Jolene PhD, Elizabeth M. PhD, Michael MD, FCCP, Robert MD, Stuart H. MD, Demosthenes MD, PhD,