Kirchman spirochetes in sputum

The Kirchman spirochete is formed by the twisting of the mucus filaments in the sputum and the increase of carbon dioxide tension in the lungs. Common in diseases such as bronchial asthma. There are bronchial asthma, asthma type chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis. Basic Information Specialist classification: Respiratory examination classification: sputum examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: When the amount of sputum is more than 24h, it can be mixed after autoclaving. Take 10~20ml sputum for concentration. Normal value no. Clinical significance There are bronchial asthma, asthma type chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis. Precautions 1. The glassware used is soaked in a cleaning solution for 24 hours, then cleaned and dried for use. 2, 24h sputum volume is more, can be mixed after autoclaving, take 10 ~ 20ml sputum for concentration method. 3, should pay attention to prevent saprophytic acid-fast bacilli contamination, so distilled water should be fresh or double distilled water; at the same time pay attention to cross-contamination, that is, only one sample can be taken from one dropper. When the acid-fast bacilli are detected, the mirror oil on the oil lens should be wiped off before checking the next piece. 4, anti-acid dyeing solution preparation and staining method, see bacterial test. Inspection process Sputum check. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks No adverse reactions.

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