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What Causes Tuberculous Cervical Lymhadenitis?

Hi ,I am 40y female who has moved overseas and recently diagnosed with tuberculous cervical lymhadenitis,.I need to know if it is infectious,,how many months will I need treatment.S/E of medications and chances of recurrence.Is exposure to extreme cold be a triggering factor?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi! now-a-days gland tuberculosis is so widespread in the third world countries like India...

Well, here go the answers to your questions:

1. it is caused by the same bacteria i.e., M. tuberculosis

2. it is infectious and spreads through lymph from any primary focus in lungs or directly from nasopharyngeal infection

3. but isolated gland TB doesn't spread through aerosols

4. you need 6-24 months of medication depending on yourresponse

5. the drugs are relatively safe having some effects on liver/kidneys

6. chances of recurrence is less than 10% once treated completely

7. cold is not a triggering factor

Regards,
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What Causes Tuberculous Cervical Lymhadenitis?

Hi! now-a-days gland tuberculosis is so widespread in the third world countries like India... Well, here go the answers to your questions: 1. it is caused by the same bacteria i.e., M. tuberculosis 2. it is infectious and spreads through lymph from any primary focus in lungs or directly from nasopharyngeal infection 3. but isolated gland TB doesn t spread through aerosols 4. you need 6-24 months of medication depending on yourresponse 5. the drugs are relatively safe having some effects on liver/kidneys 6. chances of recurrence is less than 10% once treated completely 7. cold is not a triggering factor Regards,