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Blood culture
I have ear infection from long time
Met ent specialist gave many antibiotics
Done blood culture
And report showing normal
What to do now?
Is blood culture accurate
Or should do any other test?
I have pain and buzzing sound
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Blood culture will be positive only if the causative organism spills in bloodstream , as long it is localised to ears , blood culture is supposed to be negative . Above mentioned history is insufficient to arrive at a definitive answer .Would like to know a few more details in history & a few other investigations like X Ray if your ear , Procalcitonin , etc are needed for proper assessment , before providing an appropriate opinion & further plan of action . Please consult on Practo for the same as per your convenience.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Blood culture only turns positive when there is blood stream infection . Local infection like ear in your case will not yield positive blood culture , for further evaluation and treatment plz consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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