Scrofulosis, also known as ganglion tuberculosis, is a disease that manifests itself in the formation of hard and painful tumors in the lymph nodes, especially those located in chin, neck, armpits and groin, due to the presence of Koch’s bacillus outside the lungs Abscess can open and release a yellow or colourless secretion.
Symptoms of scrofulosis include:
- BAAR tests are needed to diagnose scrofulosis.
- Which involves a test that looks for alcohol and acid-resistant bacteria at secretions such as mucus or urine and culture to identify Koch bacillus (BK) in material extracted from the lymph node by puncture or biopsy.
Having previously tested pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis is also one of the suggestions for the disease.
Scrofulosis is treated for about 4 months with the use of medicines such as rifampicin, isoniazide and pirazinamide, at the levels indicated by your doctor.
The “cleansing” of the blood is very important in the treatment of this disease, so it is necessary to insist on the consumption of purifying foods such as water, cucumber or even pineapple.
The practice of light physical activity should be encouraged to promote sweating.
Scrofulosis affects more men of childbearing potential, especially those with HIV, AIDS and who are infected with Koch’s bacillus.