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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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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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