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The Effect of Sock Type on Fungal Growth in Feet

The Effect of Sock Type on Fungal Growth in Feet. Jeff Sweat. Background Information. Does sock type have an effect on fungal growth in feet? Well fitting socks are most important Material does not matter(Woolley, 2012) Effects people around the world

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The Effect of Sock Type on Fungal Growth in Feet

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  1. The Effect of Sock Type on Fungal Growth in Feet Jeff Sweat

  2. Background Information • Does sock type have an effect on fungal growth in feet? • Well fitting socks are most important • Material does not matter(Woolley, 2012) • Effects people around the world • Diabetic socks are cotton socks stitched differently(Carol,2011

  3. Methodology

  4. Hypothesis • There will be a difference in the amount of fungal growth inhibited by socks.

  5. Experimental Design Constants: Time the socks are worn, cell culturing techniques, Sock types worn Control: Socks that have not been worn Timeline: The socks will be swabbed and cultured the day they are collected.

  6. Quantatative Results

  7. Results P value of <0.01 F value of 77.11 Statistically Significant Decrease in Bacteria Growth with Diabetic Socks

  8. Pictures

  9. Conclusion • Diabetic socks promoted the least fungal growth on feet when worn for five hours. • Now we know that people should wear diabetic socks when performing athletic activities.

  10. Next Step • The immediate next step for future research would be experimentation on nylon socks verses diabetic socks. • Further experimentation and testing with more trials for the control and the experiment as a whole would be the long term goal of the experiment.

  11. Literature Cited • American society for microbiology; fungi the cause of many outbreaks of disease but mostly ignored. (2008). NewsRx Health & Science, , 91. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/212045129?accountid=50132 • Antimicrobial behaviour of socks from bamboo fibres.(2009, 02). Retrieved from http://www.indiantextilejournal.com/articles/FAdetails.asp?id=1926 • Carol, F. (2011). Sockwearreccommendations for people with diabetes. Retrieved from spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/14/2/59.full‎ • Crawford, F., Hart, R., Bell-Syer, S., Torgerson, D. J., & al, e. (2001).Athlete's foot and fungally infected toenails.British Medical Journal, 322(7281), 288-9. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/204024731?accountid=50132 • de Almeida, ,M.J., W, B. Y., Habberman, D., Medeiros, E. M., & al, e. (2004). Extrinsic compression of popliteal artery in asymptomatic athlete and non-athlete individuals: A comparative study using duplex scan (color duplex sonography).International Angiology, 23(3), 218-29. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/229814378?accountid=50132 • Woolley, E. (1/5/12) What Are Diabetic Socks and Do I Need Them? About.com Retrieved from http://diabetes.about.com/od/whatisdiabetes/f/What-Are-Diabetic-Socks-And-Do-I-Need-Them.htm • (2012). The Test. Lab Tests Online. Retrieved from http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/808184/all-about-athletes-foot

  12. Acknowledgments • I would like to thank Mrs. Baskett, Ms. Jackson, andMr. Hendrix for their help and support during this rigorous task. • They have made many suggestions that have led to adjustments to my project that have helped it tremendously.

  13. Student Accomplishments • Varsity Baseball as a Freshman and Sophomore • Set New Personal Best Times in the 100 yard Backstroke and 50 yard Freestyle on the Varsity Swim Team • Peer Mentoring Program

  14. The Effect of Sock Type on Fungal Growth in Feet Jeff Sweat

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