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  • 29/01/2025

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So, I've been having some issues with thick sputum lately, and recently I've noticed a few blood spots in it, which is a bit unsettling. I went ahead and did a sputum culture test, and it came back saying I have positive gram cocci in pairs. Could you help me understand what this means? I'm a bit concerned about what this might indicate for my health.

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

Dr Chandra P

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it means you are infected with bacteria ,take antibiotics

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