<human>: i m 43 yr female.my height is 5:3 and my weight is 75kgs.. i m suffering from fever from past few days.. a lymph node has been detected under my left axilla.. my montoux test report is also positive.  doctors told me that it is a tuberclosis gland and they advised me either to hv an operation or to take medecine for six months.. i want to consult from u that what should be better for me to do. and please tell me that is it contageous..
<bot>: Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Positive manitou test doesn't always means positive tuberculosis ... Sputum examination, biopsy from lymph node for histopathological and microbiology examination...This investigation help in confirming TB... Yes tuberculosis can spread through erogenous route to another people... In your body it can spread to other organs if your immunity is low... It is better to go for six month antituberculous therapy ... Take healthy and balanced diet . Take care