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Lymph node tuberculosis

2019-10-07 08:05:35
One of my friend diagnosed with lymph node tb in the neck after biopsy report. The swollen lyph node has been removed with pus. Now she is under medication Akt4 and levofloxacillin 750. It's been 2 week but she still have swelling in the surgery area and some discharge also. How long would the swelling persist? Is this the normal or the process of healing?
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It is a chronic problem, swelling and discharge will be remain for longer tum,keep in touch with ur treating doctor

Answered2019-10-09 08:12:00

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