A member asked:

My throat swab report says this "gram stain : no pus cells and occasional gram positive cocci in pairs and short chains seen.", antibiotic treatment?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Normal: Gram stains are rarely done on throat swabs. In any case, this report is entirely normal and does not indicate a need for antibiotic treatment. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 8/6/2017

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