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What is the purpose of a nasopharyngeal culture?
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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?
There is little to no risk involved in a nasopharyngeal culture.
What alternative procedures may be used to do a nasopharyngeal culture?
In most cases of upper respiratory tract infections, a throat culture is more appropriate than a nasopharyngeal culture. However, the nasopharyngeal culture should be used in cases where throat cultures are difficult to obtain or to.
What is a nasopharyngeal culture?
A nasopharyngeal culture is used to identify pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms present in the nasal cavity that may cause upper respiratory tract symptoms.
What characteristics does a normal nasopharyngeal culture have?
Bacteria that normally grow in the nose cavity will be identified by a nasopharyngeal culture. These include nonhemolytic streptococci, alpha-hemolytic streptococci, some Neisseria species, and some types of staphylococci.
What characteristics does an abnormal nasopharyngeal culture have?
Pathogenic organisms that might be identified by this culture include: Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough, Corynebacterium diptheriae, the causative agent of diptheria.
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How should patients be prepared for a nasopharyngeal culture?
The procedure of inserting the swab should be described to the patient, as there is a slight discomfort associated with taking the sample. Other than that, no special preparation is necessary.
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