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Can I Be Treated For Lymph Node TB By Tablets?

Hello doctor,

I am diagnosed with lymp node TB and i took 5 months Akurit 4 and 1 month akurit and stopped it according to my doctor's prescription. After one month cold abcess formed antibiotics taken for 10 days and pus sent for AFB Culture and waiting for result. It is right between my neck bone and rib.Doctor told me to continue with Akurit4 along with steriods for 2 week. I am very much afraid of biopsy.... can it be cured with tablet itself.... am i on the right treatment
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM
Lymphnode Tuberculosis to be treated for more longer time . Say around 18 months.
Please restart with oral ATT, but please do not stop before total 18 months.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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Can I Be Treated For Lymph Node TB By Tablets?

Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM Lymphnode Tuberculosis to be treated for more longer time . Say around 18 months. Please restart with oral ATT, but please do not stop before total 18 months. Hope the query is answered. Thanks