Elevated pleural fluid pH in Proteus mirabilis empyema.
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چکیده
Three cases of Proteus empyema were associated with elevated pleural fluid pH values. The elevated pH is likely due to ammonia production by Proteus organisms.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 84 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983