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If being swab tested specifically for one infection does this mean it can pick up other problems?

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Not likely: If the swab was sent for culture and grew a specific organism that is the probable cause of the infection if taken from the correct area and handled appropriately. It is not designated for other purposes.

Answered 1/5/2019

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