HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does The Following Throat Swab Culture Suggest?

Hello Sir, I have done throat swab test. The report is as below. Throat Swab for Culture & Senstivity - AerobicOccasional pus cells and Gram positive cocci in short chains seen.NOTE: Non beta hemolytic Streptococci isolated.Throat swabNormal commensals noted at the end of 48 hours of incubation at 37 degree centigrade Want to know your thoughts on this. I don t have any fever but have cough from 20days.Also there is no running nose. Thanks and Regards Amit
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

Throat swab culture shows that non-beta-hemolytic streptococcus is noted. These are normal commensals and non-pathogenic.

A cough may be due to viral in origin.

You may continue antibiotics like tablet Amoxiclav.

Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does The Following Throat Swab Culture Suggest?

Hi, Throat swab culture shows that non-beta-hemolytic streptococcus is noted. These are normal commensals and non-pathogenic. A cough may be due to viral in origin. You may continue antibiotics like tablet Amoxiclav. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist