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What is pus culture and sensitivity test?
What is Pus For Culture & Sensitivity Test? The test is done on a sample of pus to identify the presence of the pathogenic organism in the pus. A culture of a sample is done to find germs (bacteria or fungus) present in it.
What does a culture and sensitivity test check for?
A culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sensitivity test checks to see what kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic, will work best to treat the illness or infection.
What if pus culture report is positive?
A positive result means that bacteria or other organisms did grow and that your wound is infected. From your test results, your healthcare provider can figure out the best antibiotic to treat it.
How Is a Wound Drainage Culture Done?
- If the wound is open, they can press the tip of a cotton swab into the wound and gently rotate it to collect a sample.
- If the wound is closed, they can withdraw fluid or pus from the wound with a syringe and a small needle.
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