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What Is The Recovery Period Of Caseating Tuberculous Lymphadenitis?

Hi Dr ,



May I understand the consequences of caseating tuberculous lymphadenitis? What could be the preiod of midication?



Under what circumstances it might lead to tuberculosis?



Thanks for your patient hearing of me and greatly appreciate your kind reply.



Sincerely

Satya
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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Caseating tuberculous lymphadenitis is itself tuberculosis of the lymph gland. If this is the first time patient has had tuberculosis, then the treatment duration is for 6 months. It is important to be under follow up with your doctor at regular intervals and complete the course to achieve cure.
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What Is The Recovery Period Of Caseating Tuberculous Lymphadenitis?

Caseating tuberculous lymphadenitis is itself tuberculosis of the lymph gland. If this is the first time patient has had tuberculosis, then the treatment duration is for 6 months. It is important to be under follow up with your doctor at regular intervals and complete the course to achieve cure.