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Scrofula natural history, complications and prognosis

Introduction

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Prognosis

Prognosis

Prognosis: with adequate treatment, clinical remission is practically 100%. In NTM infections, with adequate surgical treatment, clinical remission is greater than 95%. It is recommended that persons in close contact with the diseased person, such as family members, should undergo testing for tuberculosis.

References

References

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