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Pathophysiology of Lymph Node Tuberculosis by Namshaa qureshi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Intrathoracic lymph node tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis entering the lungs and spreading to nearby lymph nodes. The body responds by forming granulomas composed of immune cells and fibrous tissue in the infected lymph nodes. Left untreated, the infection can spread through the lymphatic system to other organs. Treatment involves a combination of antibiotics aimed at eradicating the bacteria and preventing drug resistance, and may require surgical removal of affected lymph

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Namshaa qureshi

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