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Sputum showed moderate gram positive cocci

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

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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

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Hello Dee, I would take a deep breath and not worry unless you are ill. Staph and Strep are normally found in our bodies.

Mine is only of concern at this point because every time I have an open wound, even a surgical wound that I cared for carefully, I develop a staph infection that takes a long time to cure. It's not in my nose, so my primary is concerned that it is colonized in my lungs. Since I will leave soon for 6 months, they want to be sure I won't have to deal with an unknown in a less than wonderful health system where I winter or as we travel.