Sputum examination - Glossary

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Medical Word - Sputum examination

Answer: For identification of pathogens and culture sensitivity testing to be done. Alternatively in severely ill immuno suppressed patients, secretion or washings from trachea can be used instead of sputum. Blood culture is usually positive in severe pneumonia e

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