Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
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
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Urethral discharge culture Prevention
Review Date: 09/08/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
