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What Does The Following Gram Stain Report Suggest?

Gram Stain: Occasional pus cells, occasional epithelial cells, plenty Gram positive cocci in pairs and chains seen. What does it mean? is any thing serious? . Organism(s) Isolated : Final Report Normal flora grown No significant pathogen isolated. kindly sugest
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello,

Kindly, mention which fluid or Swab has been sent to the laboratory for Gram stain.

Gram stain shows gram-positive cocci which indicate staphylococcus, streptococcus like organism can be present as normal flora also. No other significant pathogen mentioned.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Does The Following Gram Stain Report Suggest?

Hello, Kindly, mention which fluid or Swab has been sent to the laboratory for Gram stain. Gram stain shows gram-positive cocci which indicate staphylococcus, streptococcus like organism can be present as normal flora also. No other significant pathogen mentioned. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami