The patient proceeded to bronchoalveolar lavage, with specimens sent for MC&S and cytology.
Culture:
MICROSCOPY / GRAM STAIN
- Pus Cells +
- Squamous Epithelial Cells Not Detected
- Gram positive cocci +
CULTURE
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B) ++
Cytology:
MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION: The smears are composed of acute inflammatory exudate with occasional scattered bronchial cells in the background. No fungal elements demonstrated on Grocott stain. No malignant cells are identified.
DIAGNOSIS: Bronchial Washings: Acute inflammation; negative for malignancy.