Throat culture
Throat Culture
A throat culture is a laboratory diagnostic test performed to identify pathogenic organisms that may be present in the throat. The test is often used to diagnose bacterial infections such as strep throat, whooping cough, and diphtheria.
Pronunciation
Throat culture is pronounced as /θroʊt ˈkʌl.tʃər/.
Etymology
The term "throat culture" is derived from the English words "throat", referring to the part of the body being tested, and "culture", a term used in microbiology to refer to the cultivation of microorganisms in a controlled environment.
Procedure
A throat culture involves the use of a sterile swab to collect a sample from the back of the throat and tonsils. The sample is then placed on a culture medium and incubated to allow any potential bacteria to grow. After a period of time, the culture is examined to identify any bacteria present.
Related Terms
- Strep throat: A bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus.
- Whooping cough: A highly contagious respiratory tract infection that is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
- Diphtheria: A serious bacterial infection affecting the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.
- Culture medium: A solid or liquid preparation used to grow, transport, and store microorganisms.
- Incubation: The process of maintaining optimal conditions for the growth and development of microbial cultures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Throat culture
- Wikipedia's article - Throat culture
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