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What Causes Disseminated Tuberculosis?

I ve pulmonary tb was treated. But now I am having symptoms of desiminated tb . anemic diarrhea weight loss re lilac fossa is swollen . I had biopsy done on lymph node under right arm that doctor stated need abs and afs for tb is doctor at via hospital won t test what do suggest
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
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Disseminated tuberculosis is a contagious type of wide spread infection of tuberculosis, in which the infection of tuberculosis has spread from the lungs to the other parts of body via hematogenous route with involvement of multiple organs. To confirm the diagnosis of this type of TB, a smear for AFB, made from the tissue of affected organ or culture for Tubercular bacillus taken from the tissue involved should be positive. Thus, it may help in confirming the diagnosis of Disseminated tuberculosis and treatment accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Disseminated Tuberculosis?

Hi, Disseminated tuberculosis is a contagious type of wide spread infection of tuberculosis, in which the infection of tuberculosis has spread from the lungs to the other parts of body via hematogenous route with involvement of multiple organs. To confirm the diagnosis of this type of TB, a smear for AFB, made from the tissue of affected organ or culture for Tubercular bacillus taken from the tissue involved should be positive. Thus, it may help in confirming the diagnosis of Disseminated tuberculosis and treatment accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician