Understanding a Normal Throat Culture Result: What to Expect

Normal Throat Culture

* No growth: This means that no bacteria or fungi were found on the culture.

* Neisseria spp - Gram-negative diplococci that are normal flora in the respiratory tract.

* Streptococcus spp. - Gram-positive cocci and normal flora in the respiratory tract.

* Staphylococcus spp - Gram-positive cocci and normal flora in the respiratory tract.

These bacteria are harmless and do not cause any symptoms.