Infectiously SMART

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


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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 urine

Not everything that grows needs treating.

And not all negative cultures mean you're in the clear.

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Infectiously SMARTBy Dr. Jean Capulong Linsao