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Tuberculosis query

2021-05-30 07:33:25
I was having tb in 2013 and was treated , then got lymph node in neck in 2017 which was removed from surgery but no medications taken. Then now again I am currently having Lymph nodes in my neck. Seems related to tb? But I m having no symptoms? Can I spread tb to my partner??
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kindly do a consultation with a pulmonologist to know more bout ur case and further management!!!!

Answered2021-05-30 07:46:49

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FNAC will prove or exclude tb, If overlying skin is  intact then there is no chance of cross-infection

Answered2021-05-30 08:43:33

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