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Is My Lab Result With 4+ Gram Positive Cocci Normal?

I just got my lab results from a vaginal swab and I'm freaking out a little bit about what the results mean.. can someone clear this up for me?
Gram smear: 1. No polymorphs seen
2. 4+ Gram positive cocci
3. 2+ Large gram positive bacilli suggestive of Lactobacillus species

4. Gram smear not consistent with bacterial vaginosis.
5. No yeast seen

Culture: 1. Heavy growth of: Normal genital flora
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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