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The most serious of these organisms is Neisseriea meningitidis, which causes meningitis or blood stream infection in infants. By culturing a sample from the nasopharynx, the physician can identify this organism, and others.

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What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a nasopharyngeal culture?

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What alternative procedures may be used to do a nasopharyngeal culture?

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How do you do nasopharyngeal swab?

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How should patients be prepared for a nasopharyngeal culture?

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Can you use a nasopharyngeal airway in a patient with an endotracheal tube?

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What nasopharyngeal organism is plated by patient bedside?

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What does the medical abbreviation NPA mean?

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What is most closely related to the purpose of Anschluss?

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