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Palpable Lymph Nodes. Taking Rifampin, Izoniazid. History Of TB Lymphadenitis. Relapse?
I was diagnosed with TB lymphadenitis of the right axilla , female 35y/o. I had surgery last Nov 2011 and underwent 6 months of drug therapy that includes rifampin, izoniazid and ethambutol . I completed the course of medicines first week of June 2012. Now, after more than a month without the medicine I experience palpable lymph nodes.Is this normal occurence, I am having a relapse?
Fri, 17 May 2013
Hello,
You had taken Antituberculosis Treatment for TB lymphadenitis.
Now you're having palpable nodes.
It may relapse, reinfection or a new infection.
Initially do FNAC of the nodes.
Based on the result decide on treatment.
If the result is inconclusive than pus culture and a drug resistance study.
Check yourself for any immune deficiency condition.
You had taken Antituberculosis Treatment for TB lymphadenitis.
Now you're having palpable nodes.
It may relapse, reinfection or a new infection.
Initially do FNAC of the nodes.
Based on the result decide on treatment.
If the result is inconclusive than pus culture and a drug resistance study.
Check yourself for any immune deficiency condition.
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