I've recently had a medical exam and the CT scan shows an inflamed lymph node. The tests for tuberculin skin and IGRA were positive, but Sputum smears and cultures were negative. I did have pneumonia in the left lower lobe back in 2019. Could this inflammation be from that past pneumonia, or is it latent TB? How long does treatment usually take in cases like this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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total 6 months of ATT course, 2months intensive phase and 4 months continous phase

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Answered 04/07/2025

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U should consult ENT for proper checkup

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