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What does it mean when result say there are changes of old granulomatous disease?

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Dr. Powlin Manuel
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Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Change in activity: Granuloma means a collection of immune cells in an area of body. Usually this happens in a long standing infection such tuberculosis. When the appearance changes in a old tissue, it could mean a reactivation.
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