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Can tb spread in the body during treatment of 5 months.tb neck lymph nodes increasing in size .is it hypersensitivity?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

?correct diagnosis: Biopsy of the lymph node will give an accurate diagnosis. If it is tuberculosis, drug resistance may play a part in treatment.You need to see a specialist in TB to settle it. You may need a different combination of anti-tubercular medications.

Answered 10/19/2014

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