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First Lung sputum test results

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I have a related question. My latest sputum results
CULTURE RESULT LOWER RESPIRATORY: 4+ Normal respiratory flora
Gram stain: Few Gram positive cocci.
Gram stain: Few Gram Positive Bacilli
Gram stain: Many PMNs present

It all looks good, and message from doctor is that it looks good, but that “many PMNs present” is puzzling to me. When I look it up it said that “Many PMNs" indicates a bacterial infection is present. So I’m wondering why that isn’t treatable?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 2 days ago

@annagh & @kellyld Interpreting test results really is outside the limits of what Connect members can do for you. We do not provide medical advice, so you should consult your doctors.

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