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Koch's Infection

Koch's infection is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is called Koch's infection because Robert Koch discovered it. It causes lung infection and is spread by an infected patient with tuberculosis. It can further develop caseous pneumonia.

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What is the possible link between Koch's disease and irregular periods?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife is suffering from irregular and painful periods from more than a year. We went to the doctor, and he told us to perform several tests like serum vitamin, serum prolactin, thyroid function, hemogram, calcium level, and Mantoux test. The reports, which I have attached, showed the...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a case of irregular, painful periods, which is not uncommon among the woman who has not become a mother yet. I have gone through the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but I could not find anything suggestive of tuberculosis (Koch's dise...  Read Full »

How is the prognosis of refractory T-all pulmonary Koch's disease?

Query: Hi doctor, My friend was diagnosed with refractory T cell ALL pulmonary Koch's with the organized pericardial collection. He was admitted to a hospital and now they discharged him and advised further treatment. Please give me valuable advice. What is the current condition? And how much is the percen...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis is under control and continuation of therapy is necessary. However, the main problem is leukemia, which is not responding to tre...  Read Full »

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