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Meaning Of The Sputum Report?
im having cough for more than 2 weeks, i visited the doctor they have advised me tests, all the tests are normal, i just got my sputum report it says Few pus cells, few epithelial cells, plenty of gram positive cocoi in pairs &
short chains are seen... what does that mean please let me know
short chains are seen... what does that mean please let me know
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Thanks for your query at HCM!
The report seems to be normal. There are commensal bacteria like Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarious, etc in our oral cavity which are gram positive cocci seen in pair/short/long chains.
AS there are no pus cells no need to worry.
You must have got culture of sputum also done for Group B Streptococcu, Pneumococcus, etc.
Take care!
The report seems to be normal. There are commensal bacteria like Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarious, etc in our oral cavity which are gram positive cocci seen in pair/short/long chains.
AS there are no pus cells no need to worry.
You must have got culture of sputum also done for Group B Streptococcu, Pneumococcus, etc.
Take care!
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