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Tuberculous lymphadenitis
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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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
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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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