#7 Decoding Cultures: When to Trust, When to Question

from Infectiously SMART · host Dr. Jean Capulong Linsao

Blood, urine, sputum, wounds... cultures are everywhere—but do you know what they really mean?In this episode, we break down:✅ When to order cultures (and when not to)✅ How to tell a contaminant from a true infection✅ How to interpret Gram stains like a boss✅ What to do with Candida in blood and urineNot everything that grows needs treating.And not all negative cultures mean you're in the clear.

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