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Twelve year old misdiagnosed and put on TB treatment

Betty Katana, mother of 12-year-old Rehema Katana who was put on TB treatment after misdiagnosis. The girl was later found to be suffering from lymphoma. [Nasibo Kabale, Standard]

When she was taken to hospital after developing pain in the neck, a doctor said Rehema Katana was suffering from tuberculosis (TB).

Soon after, the 12-year-old girl developed a swelling in the neck and breathing became a problem as the swelling grew bigger.

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