Lab Results And About Diphtheria?
Yesterday, when I went to the hospital, a sample of white patches was taken in the throat which was suspected to be diphtheria, the same on the nose, then the lab results were:rnrnBacteriarn1. Gram negative rod shape.rnOrder of extra cells, moderate amountrn2. Gram positive cocci form. The arrangement of the extra cells is a bitrnWhat do you mean by the lab results? Do I need to be re-checked in the lab?rnrnThen about diphtheria, my throat was given erythromycin for 2 days, the white patches haven’t gone away but have reduced, and it doesn’t hurt to swallow anymore, is it just a normal sore throat or is it really diphtheria? rnrnPlease answer, thank you.
1 Answer:
Regards,
Diphtheria is a disease that attacks the respiratory tract in the nose and throat and can cause fatal risks. The cause of diphtheria is Corynebacterium diphtheriae, where this bacterium is a gram-positive bacterium that is rod-shaped like a club or hammer, living in groups and does not move.
Thus, from the results of the supporting laboratory examinations obtained, you should be able to directly discuss with your doctor regarding the results of the examination and the doctor's plan. So you don't worry and wonder after you return from your doctor.
But in general, the results of laboratory examinations do not show the characteristics of the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae that causes diphtheria. because no gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria were found.
Treatment has been given by a doctor and requires further evaluation of the results of the treatment and care provided. If you still have complaints related to your pain after the medicine wears off, then you should consult the doctor who treated you again.
To prevent these complaints from increasing or your recovery lengthening, then:
1. avoid sleeping late
2. Avoid physical fatigue
3. Avoid spicy food, noodles, meatballs, fried rice, crackers, instant drinks, and soda
4. have enough water
5. meet the needs of calories and healthy nutrition
Thus the information we can convey, also read diphtheria.
dr. Ulfi
