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Lymphnode tuberculosis

2018-02-15 19:14:54
Is it a good sign if a lymph node ruptures in tuberculosis during medication .i have been taking medicines from last one year .all other nodes have been disappeared but one of the node is ruptured.plz tell if it is good sign .
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Could be a node which has undergone necrosis in its centre. Only hope there is no secondary infection.
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The material expressed out could be tested for active infection. Blood tests too help to rule out other associated problems.
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See your treating doctor again.

Answered2018-02-18 03:36:45

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