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ETHEL M. ROCKWOOD, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1930;22(3):395-400.

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As many investigators have considered the thick, yellowish, opaque nail a constant source of mycotic infection, it seemed of interest to examine and make cultures of a series of such nails. The material for this study was obtained from the feet of patients in the diabetic clinic of Dr. E. P. Joslin.

Forty-four nails were studied, but fragments from only those found to be microscopically positive were planted. Extemporaneous preparations were made by heating the nail in 40 per cent potassium hydroxide in a water bath and removing the bits with a capillary pipet or by centrifugating and pipetting out the sediment.

Of the forty-four nails examined, twenty-eight, or 64 per cent, gave microscopically positive results. These were planted on Sabouraud's medium, fifteen plants being made for each nail. Before being planted, the large nail fragments were placed in 70 per cent alcohol for ten minutes, washed and cut into . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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BOSTON

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Submitted for publication, March 12, 1930.

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