Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Diphtheria Workup
- Author: Andrew A Dahl, MD; Chief Editor: Hampton Roy Sr, MD more...
Laboratory Studies
Gram and Wright stains of the conjunctival secretions should be obtained.
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