Question 1

I've been dealing with swelling on the left side of my neck for about a month now. My doctor diagnosed it as lymph node tuberculosis and gave me some medication to treat it. I've been following the treatment plan for 25 days, but the swelling seems to have increased rather than decreased. Why would it get bigger while I'm on medication? Could it be spreading to other parts of my body?

Accepted Answer

yes it can be transfered to other body parts. continue medicines

Question 2

I'm really worried about my situation. I had sex with a girl two years ago, and since then, I've been really cautious about my health. I did an HIV ELISA test two weeks after, a 12-test after 3 months, then again at 5 months and 8 months, and they all came back negative. I also did the HIV1 Ag and HIV 1 & 2 IgG Ab ECLIA, and those were negative too. Just recently, two years later, I took the HIV 1 & 2 Tridot test, and it was negative as well. Should I be concerned, or do you think I need to do any more testing?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus Injection After COVID-19 Vaccination

_General Guidelines_

1. _Tetanus injection timing_: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend administering a tetanus shot within 24 hours of a dirty wound.
2. _Delaying tetanus shot_: If you cannot receive the tetanus shot within 24 hours, it's still effective up to 48-72 hours after the injury.

_Considerations After COVID-19 Vaccination_

1. _No contraindications_: There are no known contraindications to receiving a tetanus shot after COVID-19 vaccination.
2. _Monitor for reactions_: However, monitor for any adverse reactions, such as increased pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.

_Recommendation_

1. _Get the tetanus shot_: Considering your injuries, it's recommended to get the tetanus shot as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours.
2. _Consult your doctor_: If you have concerns or questions, consult your doctor or the healthcare professional who administered the COVID-19 vaccine.

Question 3

What are the chances I could get rabies if I missed the 3rd shot and ended up taking it later along with the 4th? I got bitten by a stray cat on December 5, 2017. The bite wasn't too deep, but it was bleeding a bit. I washed it with soap and put on some Soframycin as soon as I got home. I had my first shot on December 6, the second on December 9, but then I missed the third one which I later took on December 20 along with the fourth shot. The fifth shot was on December 27, and I'm supposed to have my last one on January 3. Should I be worried about rabies?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Based on the information provided, your:

NT (nuchal translucency) at 13 weeks was slightly elevated (3.2mm), but amniocentesis and NIPT reports showed low risk.

Please share the 20-week anomaly scan report for a more accurate assessment.

Generally, a 20-week scan checks for fetal anatomy and detects potential abnormalities.

A healthcare professional or a fetal medicine specialist should review the report to confirm if everything appears normal.

I'm currently undergoing treatment for TB lymph nodes, and I've been on the medication for about 10 months now. I've got about 2 months left to complete the course. I'm really anxious about whether it's okay to get the Covid vaccine while I'm still on my TB meds. Can you shed some light on this?

no its not safe

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