Diagnostic Accuracy of Pleural Fluid Soluble Interleukin 2 Receptor in Patients with Tuberculous Pleural Effusion

Abstract

Background: Pleural tuberculosis occurs in 4% of newly diagnosed cases of tuberculosis. T-cells have an important role on the immunity against mycobacterial infections and as a result, the level of soluble interleukin 2 receptors (SIL-2R) as a marker of T-cell activation is elevated in patients with tuberculous pleural effusion.