Question 1

My wife died because of tuberculosis and because of that one of the doctors started treatment for TB with INH saying that there is a possibility my baby might have got some germs of tuberculosis. However, according to the results of the Montoux test, CBC report, chest X ray, and TB gold test, my baby is absolutely fine. Should I take her to another doctor for a checkup or start the tuberculosis treatment, which I am aware she is not suffering from? Please help me as I know once the treatment for tuberculosis is started, the full treatment must be completed even if the problem is not there.

Question 2

I have been suffering from fever for the past month and there is a tumour-like swelling around my neck area. A doctor advised me to go for a USG-guided biopsy. In my report, it says features are suggestive of granulomatous lymphadenitis. No evidence of malignancy is noticed. What does it mean?

Question 3

I am a TB patient having fluid in my lungs and pain in the chest due to the fluid. Some fluid was removed previously by a doctor and checked in the lab which confirmed TB.

My blood report shows a Mantoux test result with an induration of 22 mm, which is positive. What does this indicate?

22 mm is strongly positive and suggests TB exposure. A doctor may advise chest Xray or further TB tests depending on symptoms.

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I have been suffering from fever for the past month and there is a tumour-like swelling around my neck area. A doctor advised me to go for a USG-guided biopsy. In my report, it says features are suggestive of granulomatous lymphadenitis. No evidence of malignancy is noticed. What does it mean?

I am a TB patient having fluid in my lungs and pain in the chest due to the fluid. Some fluid was removed previously by a doctor and checked in the lab which confirmed TB.