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Can tb in the neck effect future pregnancy in women? can it be passed onto a child genetically? can it cause neurological issues?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Extrapulmonary TB: Cases of tuberculosis should be adequately treated before getting pregnant. The prognosis is excellent if treatment is managed appropriately. It is not passed on genetically to offspring.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/11/2017

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