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Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Besides causing infection in the lungs, TB can also cause infection in the spine (Potts), central nervous system (meningitis), urinary tract, liver, skin, joints, heart, GI tract and abdomen.
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A 33-year old asked:
Most common symptoms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
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I am suffering from extrapulmonary tuberculosis, what is the treatment?
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Chest xray Report said: Negative - lung field clear- but noted bony elements and extrapulmonary soft tissues without acute process-what does it mean?
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Can lymp nodes and enlarged glands shrink after treatment for TB lympadentitis. Can extrapulmonary TB cause lung scarring because of enlarged glands?
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How can tuberculosis latency work?
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How can I get tuberculosis in usa?
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What is latent and active tuberculosis?
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I have untreated tuberculosis, can I die?
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How can I manage protracted tuberculosis?
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How can you tell if you have tuberculosis?
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What are the best ways to cure tuberculosis?
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What happens when you get a tuberculosis shot?
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What are the tests for tuberculosis diagnosis?
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Is it okay to work as a nurse iwith tuberculosis?
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In what ways are people with tuberculosis treated?
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Is it possible to work while you have tuberculosis?
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What is the definition or description of: tuberculosis?
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What sequence of events happen when you have tuberculosis?
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Does ESR rises in tuberculosis..?
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Is tuberculosis of neck dangerous?
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My friend has tuberculosis.. Is it contagious?
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What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis tb?
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Is it possible to have pneumonitis if you also have tuberculosis?
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What causes bone tuberculosis ?
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What is a test for tuberculosis?
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Tuberculosis cerebritis is curable?
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