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Medical Conditions - Culture And Sensitivity

Culture is a test done to identify the microorganism responsible for causing infection. Sensitivity is done to determine which medicine to use to treat the particular infection. Culture and sensitivity tests can be performed during urinary infection.

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How to test for a viral infection using viral culture tests?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. Fluid analysis is used to help diagnose the cause of inflammation in any cavity and or accumulation of fluid in the cavity.

My abdomen hurts, and I vomit after eating. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I went through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

How to manage E. coli infection with urethral symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, the treatment is apt according to the drug sensitivity report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

Why is there pain in my ear even after using ear drops?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not so, as you have an infection in the outer part of the ear. It is called as otitis externa.

What is post-vasectomy pain syndrome and how is it treated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I am extremely concerned about your problem. I think you have PVPS (post-vasectomy pain syndrome) but it is a diagnosis of exclusion.

How to differentiate between a viral or bacterial infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Distinguishing between viral and bacterial infection relies primarily on obtaining a mucus sample and subjecting it to culture to pinpoint the responsible microorganism.

How to treat chronic amoebiasis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you undergo a stool culture followed by drug sensitivity test. The result will provide you with the exact medication that your infection is sensitive to.

How to treat recurrent UTI infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.

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Can a rice-sized thing inside the foreskin be due to an STI?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It has got puss. It may be due to Impetigo. Take Capsule Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg twice daily in the morning and evening.

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