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My swab results show moderate gram positive bacilli. what does it mean?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Gram positive bacilli: It will be helpful to know what type of swab you are referring to. Gram positive bacilli are a type of bacteria (germs) that can cause infection in certain situation

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Answered 4/28/2019

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