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2016-03-28 07:18:26
Is Pulmonary kochs same as tuberculosis in lungs ? If not does it require similar treatment as of tuberculosis ? is it contagious ?
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Hi. I understand your concerns. both are same only different names. It is contagious if tb organism is found in your sputum. Hope your questions were answered. thanks.

Answered2016-03-28 15:52:56

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