Biomarkers for distinguishing tuberculous pleural effusion from non-tuberculosis effusion: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pleural effusion (PE) is a common clinical feature that presents a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. In this retrospective study, we aimed to assess the biomarkers, ratios, and multiple indicators in serum and Pleural effusion for the differential diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) from non-tuberculosis effusion (non-TPE).

Methods

The participants, who were divided into two groups: TPE and non-TPE (MPE and PPE), from Ningbo First Hospital, were incorporated in this study. The clinical and laboratory features were collected and analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Twelve biomarkers and their ratios in serum and PE were investigated for TPE versus non-TPE. Additionally, the value of multiple indicators for joint diagnosis was estimated.

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SUBMITTER: Fei G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10633909 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature