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Tuberculous lymphadenitis

2019-12-13 00:57:48
Is tuberculous lymphadenitis a contagious disease? Does it spread from one person to another, if yes then how?
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It can spread from the droplet ( coughed out secretions ) but not directly from the neck mass. Also once treatment starts, contagious status decreases.

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It is another manifestation of Tuberculosis. Treatment is the same as Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Spreads by droplet infection.

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