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What Is The Impression Post Gram Stain Test?

Hello. I need to know what possible disease/ sickness may I have after my gram stain test. Details are as follows:

Specimen: Vaginal Discharge

RESULT: Gram stained smear shows many gram negative bacilli, occasional gram negative intracellular and extracellular diplococci. Many pus cells noted.


thank you so much.
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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It appears that you are having bacterial infection possibly Gardnerella vaginalis and/or related microbial infestation which is causing vaginal discharge.(Bacterial vaginosis) Discuss with your consulting doctor for the type of antibiotics and follow up.
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What Is The Impression Post Gram Stain Test?

Hi It appears that you are having bacterial infection possibly Gardnerella vaginalis and/or related microbial infestation which is causing vaginal discharge.(Bacterial vaginosis) Discuss with your consulting doctor for the type of antibiotics and follow up. Regards