Comparison of polymerase chain reaction with adenosine deaminase activity in pericardial fluid for the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis

Am J Med. 2002 Oct 15;113(6):519-21. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9343(02)01261-5.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Deaminase / analysis*
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • DNA, Bacterial / analysis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / genetics*
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Pericardial Effusion / chemistry*
  • Pericarditis, Tuberculous / diagnosis*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • DNA, Bacterial
  • Adenosine Deaminase