Persistent contamination of a duodenoscope working channel in a non-clinical simulated ERCP setting
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1814-4379
Abstract: Background To mitigate duodenoscope contamination, recent design enhancements have primarily focused on the distal tip. However, the working channels remain unchanged, which may be linked to biofilm formation. We assessed the persistence of microorganisms, indicative… read more here.
Keywords: persistent contamination; contamination; working channel; duodenoscope ... See more keywords
Dissecting Listeria monocytogenes Persistent Contamination in a Retail Market Using Whole-Genome Sequencing
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00185-22
Abstract: Contamination of food by Listeria monocytogenes at retail level leads to potential consumption of contaminated food with high risk of human infection. Our previous study found persistent contamination of CC87 L. monocytogenes from a retail… read more here.
Keywords: persistent contamination; contamination; food; listeria monocytogenes ... See more keywords