Bartholin Cyst (cont.)
Medical Author:
R Daniel Braun, MD
Coauthor:
Melissa Howell Kennedy, MD
Medical Editor:
Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD
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Exams and TestsIn general, the diagnosis of Bartholin's cyst or abscess is made by physical examination. In many cases, no additional testing is needed. Sometimes cultures are taken to determine the type of bacteria causing the infection and to check for sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. These cultures simply involve taking a swab either from the material drained from the abscess or from another area such as the cervix. Results of these tests are not available until about 48 hours later, so they do not change the immediate treatment. However, they may indicate a need for additional treatment with antibiotics. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Bartholin Cyst
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