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Swabbing the back of the throat and tonsils for a culture allows for the collection of bacteria or viruses present in those areas, which can help in diagnosing infections such as strep throat or tonsillitis. It provides valuable information for determining appropriate treatment and can help prevent the spread of contagious infections.
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What is tonsillectomy mean?
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, which are two small glands located at the back of the throat. This procedure is often done to treat recurrent tonsillitis or breathing problems caused by enlarged tonsils.
Throat swab culture?
DefinitionA throat swab culture is a laboratory test done to isolate and identify organisms that may cause infection in the throat.Alternative NamesThroat culture and sensitivity; Culture - throatHow the test is performedYou will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth wide. The health care provider rubs a sterile cotton swab along the back of your throat near the tonsils. You need to resist gagging and closing the mouth while the swab touches this area.The health care provider may need to scrape the back of the throat with the swab several times. This helps improve the chances of detecting bacteria.How to prepare for the testDo not use antiseptic mouthwashes before the test.How the test will feelYour throat may be sore at the time the test is taken. You may experience a gagging sensation when the back of your throat is touched with the swab, but the test only lasts a few seconds.Why the test is performedThe test is performed when a throat infection is suspected, particularly strep throat. A throat culture can also help your doctor determine which antibiotics will work best for you.Normal ValuesThe presence of the usual mouth and throat bacteria is a normal finding.What abnormal results meanAn abnormal result means bacteria or other organism is present. This is usually a sign of infection.What the risks areThis test is safe and well-tolerated. In very few patients, the sensation of gagging may lead to an urge to vomit or cough.ReferencesCaserta MT, Flores AR. Pharyngitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 54.Bisno AL, Stevens DL. Streptococcus pyogenes. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 198.
Where are lingual tonsils located?
Lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue, near the junction of the oral cavity and pharynx. They are a collection of lymphoid tissue that helps protect against infections.
How far back does your tongue go?
Mine reaches the very back and I´m 11 years old with a lot of skills
What is the root word of tonsillitis?
Tonsillectomy, or, tonsilectomy. Both spellings are OK. Tonsil + ectomy = Tonsil(s) + ΕΚΤΟΜΗ (a Greek word, meaning "descission", splitting (De+scission. The word is transcribed as: decision in English.)
What part of throat do you swab for a culture And why?
back of the throat and tonsils
What can cause recurring strep throat in a person with no tonsils?
Unfortuntely tonsils do have the possibility of growing back, but strep affects the tonsils AND throat.
Can you get strep throat when you don't have tonsils?
They can - tonsils are part of the throat, but do not comprise all of your throat. Since even if your tonsils are taken out, the rest of your throat remains, so you can still acquire an abscess on it.
Where can tonsils be found?
located at the back of the throat
How does getting your tonsils taken out help you not to have sore throat troubles like strep throat?
Your tonsils build up bacteria causing an irritation in the back of the throat so when you get your tonsils removed you don't have to worry about it.
Which part of human body is affected by tonsillitis?
Glands at the back of the throat, the tonsils.
Where found adenoids?
back of the throat near the tonsils
Where are the tonsils?
Where the back of the mouth becomes the top of the throat.They are in the back of your throat
What tonsils do you possess?
Tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and are located at the top back of the throat. There are 2 of them.
What are the tonsils located at the base of the tongue?
back of the throat next to the tongue but not attached
What does a doctor remove with tonsils?
tonsils are the things hanging at the back of your throat, they are not a tool used by a doctor.
What is the site of tonsils?
The tonsils are in the back of your mouth, technically in the pharynx. If you look in the mirror, they are those curvy parts of tissue that are on either side of your uvula. (the punching bag looking thing that hangs from your soft palate)
