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Esophageal tissue culture

Culture - esophageal biopsy

No organisms on the culture after an appropriate growth period is normal.

Abnormal results indicate an infection of the esophagus. The infection may be bacterial, viral, or fungal. The causative organism and an effective medication to treat the organism, if available, may be indicated in the results.

See documents on:

Esophagitis Herpes

Esophagitis Candida

Esophagitis CMV

Review Date: 02/10/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.