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Infective etiology

2015-11-03 07:00:36
In my throat usg report i m diagnosed with infectious etilogy like Koch's. What is meant by this. Anything serious?
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Hi, koch infection usually refers to the infection caused by M. Tuberculosis. The most common form of the disease is tuberculosis of the lungs (pulmonary consumption, or phthisis), but the intestines, bones and joints, the skin, and the genitourinary, lymphatic, and nervous systems may also be affected. Consult Physician....

Answered2015-11-04 05:04:44

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