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Sputum showed moderate gram positive cocci

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 10 1:14pm | Replies (6)

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@vickied "Gram positive cocci" refers to bacteria which are rod-shaped (cocci) and stain purple (gram positive) in the lab on a slide.
Examples of this bacteria as enterococcus, streptococcus, staphylococcus. Your doctor has probably tried the three most usually effective broad-spectrum antibiotics, so it is a good time for an ID doc consult to figure out exactly which bacteria you have, and what drug(s) it is sensitive to.

I am waiting for a test result myself, to see if the staphylococcus that keeps attacking every cut or wound on my skin is also in my lungs. They will also be testing for pseudomonas.

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Did you know there is a specific test for Pseudomonas? I thought the regular Respiratory culture was used. Apparently there is one used for CF patients called CF Pulmonary culture that is more specific.

Hi Sue!
I am so glad this subject came up! I have difficulty producing sputum, so I have only been able to supply 2 “testable” specimens this year but they both showed many gram positive cocci and moderate gram negative rods. My pulmonologist said no sign of MAC so I was good. Should I seek out an ID doc?
I mean, I don’t need any more lung trouble!!
Thanks for your help! Dee