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Medical Conditions - Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious bacterial infection, that usually affects the lungs and can spread to other body parts like the brain, spine, stomach, etc. The bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis causes it. The symptoms include persistent cough, blood in cough, chest pain, weight loss, chills, fever, and loss of appetite.

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Is the doctor correct in taking biopsy from only one area of lymph node?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tuberculosis can present with single or multiple enlarged neck nodes. It is unlikely that one lymph node will be due to lymphoma and another due to tuberculosis.

How to cure tuberculosis effectively?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis.

What are the challenges in treating MDR-TB?

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Dr. Sugandh Garg

Dr. Sugandh Garg

What is the effective treatment for MAC infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. MAC lung disease is a lung infection caused by a group of bacteria called Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).

What are the options for Pott’s spine treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has Pott's spine, which is a tuberculosis of the spine, and the treatment duration for this is 18 months.

Can pulmonary fibrosis be cured with medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fibrosis is a feature of chronic inflammation and your lung fibrosis is because of that. Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous inflammation and can lead to fibrosis.

How long should I take treatment to dissolve a tuberculosis lump?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you have a lump in the neck and was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Is a Mantoux test required for my child with cough and cold?

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Dr. Deepak Patel

Can my TB treatment affect my HIV test result?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected sexual exposure is a risk factor for multiple STDs (sexually transmitted disease), including HIV. However, the risk is quite low ranging from 0.02 to 0.04%.

At 73, can FNAC confirm my mom’s lung cancer?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.I have studied her case history and have seen all the attached reports (attachments are removed to protect the identity).

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