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Sore throat , fever,
What does this sputum report mean
Gram positive cocci in pairs and chains seen
Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated
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it means there's growth of organism in the culture..but to start the meds we must know its clinical significance along with the necessity depending on the patient's history
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There is a bacteria / pneumonia , need to chk its significance by seeing the report and antibiotics report that will work
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There is infection. Pl consult .
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
It indicates the bacteria present in sputum
It should be correlated with clinical picture
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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