Urethral discharge culture
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Alternative Names Culture of urethral discharge; Genital exudate culture; Culture - genital discharge or exudate What the risks are Fainting (caused by stimulation of the vagal nerve) occasionally occurs when the swab is introduced into the urethra. Other risks include infection or bleeding. Special considerations A comparable test for women and girls is an endocervical culture.
Review Date: 02/10/2006  advertisement
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