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If the culture & sensitivity test shows that i have many gram positive rods seen. do this mean i have infection?
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Positive cultures: The interpretation of a culture of a bodily fluid depends on many factors. Poor technique in fluid collection or processing can lead to false positive results. Positive cultures can represent colonization, rather than active infection. Only your treating physician can interpret these results in a meaningful way.
Answered 1/28/2016
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