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Cyst in neck area

2018-02-12 19:40:29
Is this TB??What next? Earlier FNAC was not suspicious. Is this latent one or active? Do I need to avoid my small kid.
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Tuberculosis of lungs or pulmonary tuberculosis and spread to other by aerosol route but tuberculosis of lymph nodes is not contagious. Since your PCR is positive for tuberculosis you may need to start treatment for the same
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-02-15 00:18:34

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