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What Does This Lab Report Indicate?
Hello I just received test results for a potential skin infection from my doctor. The results said: Gram Stain RARE EPITHELIAL CELLS Gram Stain RARE GRAM POSITIVE COCCI Gram Stain RARE GRAM POSITIVE BACILLI Gram Stain NO NEUTROPHILS SEEN Organism 1 1) NORMAL FLORA Is this something to be worried about? Does rare mean rare or barely present ? Thanks
Wed, 15 May 2019
Hello,
Usually, everybody has some bacteria in their skin like stomach, oral cavity or intestines.
Your having normal bacteria in your skin so don't worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Usually, everybody has some bacteria in their skin like stomach, oral cavity or intestines.
Your having normal bacteria in your skin so don't worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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