Culture and Sensitivity - Anal Swab Questions

Susceptible means they can not grow if the drug is present. This means the antibiotic is effective against the bacteria. Resistant means the bacteria can grow even if the drug is present. This is a sign of an ineffective antibiotic. Intermediate means a higher dose of the antibiotic is needed to prevent growth.

Hello- One of the most common causes of vulvovaginitis is Candida albicans/yeast. This yeast infection can cause genital itching and a thick, white vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese-like texture. Some women experience yeast infections after using antibiotics. So its best to start Ayurveda medicines this time. Consult a good Ayurveda doctor, you will be recovered surely.

look like it's urinary tract infection take proper treatment drink water as much as u can maintain hygiene

Hello, the most common cause of vulval pruritus is fungal infection. You need to get a swab culture to confirm the diagnosis.

Dear user, as per the swab report mentioned above, it means the swab taken from the ear canal contains normal flora which belongs to the ear. Sometimes it may become an infection if it moves to the inner ear cavity causing otitis media but otherwise it is not harmful. You can consult me for more doubts regarding this online by clicking on my photo and booking an appointment however, if you found my answer helpful, please leave a positive feedback as it helps me with my practice. Thank you.

1. You should maintain high grade of personal hygiene. 2. Do change your underclothes at least 2 times a day 3. Wear cotton under garments 4. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. 5. Keep the area dry Homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. And homeopathic medicines are safe and do not have any side effects at all.

Pain and itching in throat may be due to allergy cum infection in throat. Through examination of throat is required. If required after taking throat swab for culture and sensitivity, accordingly antibiotics and antihistamincs, analgesics can be given.

Better leave this things for the doctors to decide... and don't self medicate as you don't have knowledge of the indications and contraindications... I am telling you this for your good...

Once the urine sample is inoculated on culture media to grow the infecting organism that is culture. If something is grown then antibiotic small discs are placed on that to see the inhibition that is called sensitivity.

Hi lybrate-user you can go for test after completing the course of medication. Or 3 days after stopping medication.