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Throat Culture
How It Feels
You may feel like gagging when the swab touches the back of your throat. If your throat is sore, the swabbing may be slightly painful.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
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