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What is the species of enterococcus found in semen culture?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

None: Usually enterococcus are not found in semen culture. If one is found, it is abnormal and may represent an infection of the one of the genital organs.

Answered 9/2/2018

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