Skin sampling for Candida with adhesive tape

Barnetson, R S; Milne, L. J. R.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1973.tb15455.x

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“…The technique described herein appears to offer at least five advantages over the traditional method for the diagnosis of superficial mycoses: 1) harmless lesion sampling from certain anatomic regions, especially in children; 2) less time consuming; 3) reproducibility of results; 4) relatively lower costs (no need for either disposable blade inserts or cover glasses); and 5) the possibility of extra, noncleared samples being stored for future observation, as we actually did with the materials chosen for obtaining the photomicrographs showed in this paper. In fact, as it has already been proved in toxicity experiments, VAT possessed no significant fungistatic properties, 9 therefore allowing for routine storage of specimens.…”

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confidence: 98%

New Uses of Vinyl Tape for Reliable Collection and Diagnosis of Common Superficial Mycoses

Miranda

Silva

2003

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New Uses of Vinyl Tape for Reliable Collection and Diagnosis of Common Superficial Mycoses

Miranda

Silva

2003

Skinmed

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“…Moreover, lack of keratin, which is considered as a nutrient source of dermatophytes, and a dry environment, can also precipitate fungal death. Scientific data, however, show that there is no substance in the adhesive tape that can inhibit fungal viability 7,8) .…”

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The Use of Adhesive Tapes to Transfer Skin-scrapings for Sequential Laboratory Diagnosis of Dermatophytosis

Pattanaprichakul

Leeyaphan

Rujitharanawong

et al. 2016

Medical Mycology Journal

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Background: Dermatophytosis usually causes a skin problem, which requires both clinical findings and laboratory investigations for diagnosis. Whereas, fungal culture is considered as the gold standard procedure, it is more difficult to perform compared to potassium hydroxide（KOH）examination. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of KOH and fungal culture examinations from skin-scraping specimens, which were kept in transparent adhesive tapes at different time intervals. Methods: Skinscraping specimens were collected from clinically suspected cases by conventional technique using scalpel blades and kept using transparent adhesive tapes. KOH（10%）preparation and fungal cultures were then performed by highly experienced technicians at different time intervals: day 0（the day of specimen collection, which was set as the standard reference point） , day 3 or 4, day 7, day 14, and day 28. Thereafter, the yield for detection of fungal elements by KOH examination and positive fungal cultures from specimens stored in adhesive tape was determined at different time intervals and compared to the results from the standard reference point. Results: The sensitivity of KOH examinations from 162 patients at different time intervals showed no significant difference when compared to the standard reference point at day 0. In contrast, the sensitivity of fungal culture progressively decreased as the storage period was prolonged. Conclusions: KOH examination of skin-scrapings from the adhesive tape storage technique yield good results even when specimens have been kept up to one month. On the other hand, the sensitivity of fungal cultures gradually declines as storage time is extended.

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“…Adhesive tapebased sampling strategies are widely adopted in environmental, food microbiology, and healthcare, which can be traced back to the early 1950s. 180,181 Compared to traditional rigid (e.g., glass, slide, and silicon wafers) and non-sticky flexible substrates (e.g., paper, cotton, and polymer film), adhesive tape enables rapid and convenient swab sampling of specimens thanks to its distinct sticky feature [Fig. 8(a)].…”

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Adhesive tapes: From daily necessities to flexible smart electronics

Wang

Yang

et al. 2023

Applied Physics Reviews

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Imprinting “sticky” features on the surfaces of common non-sticky flexible materials, such as paper, textile, and polymeric films produces a myriad of adhesive tapes that we use in our daily lives. Recently, the rise of flexible electronics has harnessed the distinct adhesive behavior of adhesive tapes to achieve special scientific and engineering purposes. In this review, recent advances including the structures, properties, mechanisms, and functionalities of adhesive tapes and relevant flexible smart electronics are summarized. We provide a key focus on how the distinct adhesive behavior of adhesive tapes contributes to the redesign and engineering of flexible electronics via physical and/or chemical modifications. The applications of these flexible smart electronics enabled by adhesive tapes are widespread, including high-performance sensors, energy storage/conversion devices, medical and healthcare patches, etc. Finally, we discuss unmet needs and current challenges in the development of adhesive tape-enabled materials and techniques for flexible electronics. With ongoing material and technical innovations, adhesive tape-related electronic products are expected to revolutionize our lifestyle and lead us into the era of artificial intelligence.

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Skin sampling for Candida with adhesive tape

Cited by 11 publications

References 2 publications

New Uses of Vinyl Tape for Reliable Collection and Diagnosis of Common Superficial Mycoses

New Uses of Vinyl Tape for Reliable Collection and Diagnosis of Common Superficial Mycoses

The Use of Adhesive Tapes to Transfer Skin-scrapings for Sequential Laboratory Diagnosis of Dermatophytosis

Adhesive tapes: From daily necessities to flexible smart electronics

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