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Lymph node on right neck tuberculosis

2019-11-24 13:57:14
Lymph node on right neck pain swelling Fnac performed right submandibular swelling Reports suggested stain for afb negative Findings are suggestive of necrotizing granulomatous lesion Pls explain condition and whether it is contagious?
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Consult a pulmonologist for a detailed analysis

Answered2019-11-24 23:08:14

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Any TB the infectivity goes down phenomenologically with start of treatment ,so doesn't matter

Answered2019-11-28 08:42:29

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If there is caseation TB should be seriously considered even if AFB is negative.it is not contagious,

Answered2019-11-25 16:05:10

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reports are suggestive of TB in the nodes. If the TB is only in the nodes, then it is not contagious. But upto 5-25% of the people with TB lymphadenopathy may have TB in the lungs also, that can be contagious

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