Bacterial culture from the nose

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Nasal swab culture is a culture of microflora from the nose for the purpose of diagnosing bacterial infections, as well as determining sensitivity to antibiotics.
This analysis allows you to identify the pathogen and determine its sensitivity to the antibiotic. The result of such an analysis will help the doctor prescribe effective treatment, justify the appointment of an antibiotic. A nasal culture study helps determine the type of infections that affect the nose and cause rhinitis, sinusitis, rhinosinusitis and other bacterial lesions of the nose. Such a study helps prevent the transition of the disease to a chronic stage.

How to prepare for the analysis

Taking a bacteriological culture from the nose is carried out in the morning. It is also not recommended to rinse the nose or perform any therapeutic actions before the culture. It is recommended to stop taking various medications, including antibiotics, a few days before the analysis.
To collect biomaterial from the nasopharynx, the doctor uses a plastic stick with a sterile cotton swab on the end. The doctor runs this stick along the back wall of the nasopharynx. The procedure itself is painless, but a little unpleasant.