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2020-05-29 14:29:22
What is throat swab culture and sensitivity test??why it is done?what's the reason behind this test?
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When a doctor suspects infection in the throat, he might ask for culture/sensitivity test. This culture will show the organism( bacteria) causing infection. The sensitivity test shows which medicine will act against the organism

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