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Is tuberculosis of neck dangerous?
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Yes: Tuberculosis of anything is dangerous, and the infected person needs to be treated and that person's contacts need to be protected.
Answered 1/15/2014
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Scrofula : Which is TB of the lymph glands is often located in the neck. As an isolated infection without lung infection, it is easily managed and does not spread from the site to other people.
Answered 6/10/2014
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