This instrument, similar to a typical cotton swab, is used for obtaining a bacterial culture.
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Culture, Microbiological 

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This instrument, similar to a typical cotton swab, is used for obtaining a bacterial culture.
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Risks or Side Effects
Obtaining an antimicrobial culture of the skin is a routine, convenient, and safe method of diagnosing a skin infection, with minimal to no side effects or risks.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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