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Why do TB patients have to do liver blood test regularly?

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Dr. Dr Shaik Kalam

Dr Shaik Kalam

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Tuberculosis can affect the liver in three forms. The most common form is diffuse hepatic involvement, seen along with pulmonary or miliary tuberculosis. The second is granulomatous hepatitis and the third, a much rarer form presents as focal/local tuberculoma or abscess.

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